Cutaneous larva migrans following a leech bite: A brief report

Abstract

Background: Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a zoonotic dermatosis usually acquired through direct contact with contaminated soil. We describe what appears to be the first reported case of CLM following a leech bite.

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Cutaneous larva migrans leech bite zoonotic dermatosis

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