Uncinariasis

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Contents 1 Etiology 2 Clinical-manifestations 3 Differential-diagnosis 4 More General Terms 5 Additional Terms 6 References

Etiology

• infection with

• Necator
• Ancylostoma
• Uncinaria

Clinical-manifestations

• erythematous macules & papules

Differential-diagnosis

• cutaneous larva migrans

More General Terms

• helminth infection
• skin disease (dermatologic disorder, dermatopathy, dermatosis)

Additional Terms

• cutaneous larva migrans
• hookworm

References

1. Wikipedia: Hookworm disease [1]

uncinariasis; hookwork infestation; ground itch