Question 1

can you get folliculitis with cutaneous larva migrans? what are the other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Hookworm larvae: cutaneous larva migrans - Hookworm larvae can penetrate skin  &amp; cause red, raised, painful or itchy tracks in skin that shift as the larvae moves through the skin. Symptoms can last until the larvae dies. It can cause folliculitis.

Question 2

in cutaneous larva migrans, is the length of the larva equal to the length of the serpiginous track?

Accepted Answer

Larva: The larva is usually longer than the tract as the larva tends to curl up.

Question 3

how do i get rid of hookworm i have cutaneous larva migrans all over my inner thighs, butt, arms, face, breast, i think it started lower and prob spread from itching, shaving, etc.... i think they are in my lungs, and now they are in my eyes they gunk up

Accepted Answer

Because : Because of drug resistant hookworm with reinfection, you might be wise to see an infectious disease specialist.

Question 4

homeopathic treatment available for cutaneous larva migrans?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Do not know of any effective homeopathic treatments for the illness.

Question 5

can rabies survive in stagnant water & cause disease? yesterday i cleaned up a deep stagnant puddle, 2-3gal, full of mosquito larva. many bats in this area. if rabid bats had dived at water to eat larva & some water got in my cuts, do i need shots?

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: Rabies is an acute, fatal, progressive neurological disease that is transmitted by the saliva from an infected animal, almost always a bat. In the US a case of rabies is very rare, and any case of rabies from a non-bite exposure is extremely rare. Most counties, and states, in the US, have never had an active case of rabies. If you did not specifically have a bat bite, you shouldn't worry.

Question 6

symptoms and causes for entrapment of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh?

Accepted Answer

MERALGIA: This is a pure sensory nerve, and no weakness or reflex changes appear, but there is numbness and/or tingling over antero-lateral thigh, and maybe some aching or even burning over the same area.  May get worse with tight objects about the waist, and is associated with weight gain, belts, seat belt injuries, and diabetes.

Question 7

can swelling in the cecum cause compression to the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve? there is also a sensation of swelling medial to asis

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: What you described is an unlikely situation. What is causing the swelling of cecum? It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you.
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Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 8

what is the reason for a cd4 / cd30 dual positive cell count in a cutaneous lymphoma panel? what does 53% & 2400 absolute count of these cells signal?

Accepted Answer

Can't be interpreted: Paula, it is impossible to interpret selected lab values without seeing all of the results, including the normals, and having knowledge about your clinical status. If you have concerns, you might consider talking to the doctor who ordered the labs or logging onto HealthTap Prime and asking a doctor there via telemedicine. Good luck.

Question 9

what causes cutaneous hyperesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Allodynia newer name: Cutaneous hyperesthesia is a bit dated.  Several things such as migraines, acute appendicitis, radiculopathies of the cervical and lumbar spines, Shingles or a herpetic skin infection can cause this heightened sensation of the skin which can also be seen in a condition know as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or (CRPS) which can occur after a major injury, surgery/operation, or long bone fracture.

Question 10

what specific cutaneous disease does trichophyton cause?

Accepted Answer

See below: Athelet's foot, jock itich and ringworm.

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In cutaneous larva migrans, is the length of the larva equal to the length of the serpiginous track?

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How do i get rid of hookworm i have cutaneous larva migrans all over my inner thighs, butt, arms, face, breast, i think it started lower and prob spread from itching, shaving, etc.... i think they are in my lungs, and now they are in my eyes they gunk up

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Homeopathic treatment available for cutaneous larva migrans?

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Can rabies survive in stagnant water & cause disease? yesterday i cleaned up a deep stagnant puddle, 2-3gal, full of mosquito larva. many bats in this area. if rabid bats had dived at water to eat larva & some water got in my cuts, do i need shots?

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Symptoms and causes for entrapment of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh?

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Can swelling in the cecum cause compression to the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve? there is also a sensation of swelling medial to asis

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What is the reason for a cd4 / cd30 dual positive cell count in a cutaneous lymphoma panel? what does 53% & 2400 absolute count of these cells signal?

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What causes cutaneous hyperesthesia?

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What specific cutaneous disease does trichophyton cause?

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