Visceral Larva Migrans;
larva hatch in intestine-penetrate intestine wall to migrate.
Hyper eosinophilia unlike cutaneous larva migrans
Hepatomegaly
m/c Toxocara canis
Toxocara catis
Angiostrongylus
Cutaneous Larva Migrans;
Non human nematodes.
Larva migrate under the skin surface
Happen when walking barefeet or when in contact with moist or sandy soil/ surfaces.
Cause itchy red lines/tracks
Mild eosinophilia
Hookworm ( Ancylostoma braziliensis)
Strongyloides
Larva Currens;
*Skin penetration by auto infective larvae charechterized by serpigenous pruritic erruption
Strongoloides
BONUS
Ovoviviparous nematode; Strongyloides