[Autochthonous cutaneous larva migrans in Chile. A case report].

INTRODUCTION

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is the most common tropical dermatitis. It is caused by nematodes hosted by cats and dogs. Humans act as an accidental reservoir. Clinically, it manifests as a slow-growing, elevated linear, erythematous and pruritic plaque, on the sole of the foot. Diagnosis is clinical, based on the morphology of the lesion associated with recent travel to endemic areas.

OBJECTIVE

To present an autochthonous case of CLM in Chile.

CLINICAL CASE: A 3-year-old boy, presented with a linear lesion on his foot, clinically compatible with CLM. He received a single dose of ivermectin and had complete resolution of the lesion. The patient had no history of travel outside of Chile, but had contact with dogs.

CONCLUSION

CLM is classically described as travellers dermatitis. We present this case, because there are no previous reports of CLM acquired in Chile by children.