Cutaneous larva migrans following a leech bite: A brief report
<b>Background:</b> 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.
Authors
- B Abhishek
- J. Srinivas
- Vishwas Kadambila (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5591-4702)
Institutions
- Al-Ameen Medical College (IN)
- Mangalore Institute of Oncology (IN)
- Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tropical Doctor
- Published
- 2025-10-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00494755251391911
- Primary Topic
- Leech Biology and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00