Microbiology
Animal hookworm, Bunostomum phlebotomum.
Epidemiologic Risks
Stepping in poop. Found in the gi tract of ruminants and camelids.
Syndromes
Creeping eruption aka cutaneous larva migrans.
Treatment
Self-limited. Topical 10 % qid and oral thiabendazole 25 mg/kg bid x 2 days is the treatment of choice OR Albendazole x 3 to 7 days OR Ivermectin x 1 also effective.
Notes
Last update: 05/05/18