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Creeping eruption - Symptom

Alternative Names

Cutaneous larvae migrans; Ancylostoma braziliense

Symptoms:

  • Raised, snakelike tracks in the skin that may spread over time -- severe infections may cause several tracks
  • Itching, may be more severe at night
  • Blisters

Signs and tests:

This condition is diagnosed based on skin findings noted on physical examination -- rarely, a skin biopsy may be done to rule out other conditions.

  • Reviewed last on: 11/27/2006
  • D. Scott Smith, M.D., MSc, DTM&H, Chief of Infectious Disease & Geographic Medicine, Kaiser Redwood City, CA & Adjunct Assistant Professor, Stanford University. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.