Larva currens explained

Synonym:Nutria itch[1]
Specialty:Dermatology

Larva currens (Latin for racing larva), is an itchy skin condition caused by infections with Strongyloides stercoralis.[2] [3]

It is caused by the intradermal migration of strongyloides and distinguished from cutaneous larva migrans (caused by hookworm) by its rapid migration, perianal involvement and wide band of urticaria.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: CDC - DPDx - Strongyloidiasis . www.cdc.gov . 14 August 2023 . en-us . 30 July 2019.
  2. Book: James . William D. . Elston . Dirk . Treat . James R. . Rosenbach . Misha A. . Neuhaus . Isaac . Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology . 2020 . Elsevier . Edinburgh. 978-0-323-54753-6 . 433 . 13th . https://books.google.com/books?id=UEaEDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA433. en . 20. Parasitic infestations, stings, and bites.
  3. Book: Ren . Melody . Boggild . Andrea K. . Weatherhead . Jill E. . Neglected Tropical Diseases - North America . 2021 . Springer . Switzerland . 978-3-030-63384-4 . 35–36 . https://books.google.com/books?id=AMArEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA35 . en . Strongyloidiasis.
  4. Arthur. Robert P.. Larva Currens. AMA Archives of Dermatology. 1 August 1958. 78. 2. 186–90. 10.1001/archderm.1958.01560080044007. 13558704.

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