Cutaneous Larva Migrans/Ancylostoma Braziliense (Dog Hookworm)
Description Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment ICD-10 code: B76.9/B76.0 DESCRIPTION Infestation of the skin by dog hookworm larvae. Maturation of the larvae cannot occur resulting in a self-limiting infection. DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA Presents as an itchy ‘serpiginous’ skin lesion. GENERAL AND SUPPORTIVE MEASURES Regular deworming of dogs. Wearing
General and supportive measures
ICD-10 code: B76.9/B76.0
DESCRIPTION
Infestation of the skin by dog hookworm larvae. Maturation of the larvae cannot occur resulting in a self-limiting infection.
DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA
- Presents as an itchy ‘serpiginous’ skin lesion.
GENERAL AND SUPPORTIVE MEASURES
- Regular deworming of dogs.
- Wearing shoes to protect against infection.
MEDICINE TREATMENT
- Albendazole, oral, daily for 3 days
- If 1–2 years of age: 200 mg.
- If > 2 years of age: 400 mg.
Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa Paediatric Hospital _2023, 5th edition_Updated July 2024
Chapter 8: Infective/Infectious Diseases, 8.3 Cutaneous Larva Migrans/Ancylostoma Braziliense (Dog Hookworm)