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Rare Disease

cutaneous larva migrans

MONDO:0018500

Also known as:CLMcreeping eruptiondew itch

Overview

Cutaneous larva migrans is a rare parasitic disease characterized by single or multiple, linear or serpinginous, erythematous, slightly elevated cutaneous tracks caused by the larval migration of various nematode species. Tracks are variable in length, generally a few millimeters wide and are frequently located on the feet (although any area of the body is possible). Patients typically present with severe, intractable pruritus, which, in some cases, may cause impaired concentration, loss of sleep, and mood disturbances.

Diagnosis

Biomarker and diagnostic research for cutaneous larva migrans has been reported in the published literature.

Prognosis

Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).

Research Landscape

Sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and PubMed. Publication types are classified using NLM-curated article metadata; research type breakdowns reflect the nature of published work for this disease.

No clinical trials have been registered for cutaneous larva migrans.

82 publications have been identified in PubMed for cutaneous larva migrans. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (49%), Epidemiology / Natural History (18%), and Basic Science / Preclinical (13%).

Research Type	Count	% of Total
Patient case studies	40	49%

Data assembled from 3 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 1:53 PM UTC

MONDOHPOClinicalTrials.govFDAPubMedHGNCClinVarClinGenGeneReviewsOrphanetOMIMRUSP

Medical References

External Resources

Orphanet

European rare disease database

Orphanet:423717

GARD

Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center

GARD:1629

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cutaneous larva migrans

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