In today’s world, many people can travel easily and
quickly around the globe. Most travel travel-related illnesses
include fever, diarrhea, and skin disease, which are
relatively uncommon in returning travelers. We review four
of the most common emerging infestations and skin infections
in the Americas, which are important to the clinical
dermatologist, focusing on the clinical presentation and
treatment of cutaneous larva migrans, gnathostomiasis,
cutaneous amebiasis, and trombiculiasis.
Semin Cutan Med Surg 33:133-135 © 2014 Frontline Medical
CommunicationsIn today’s world, many people can travel easily and
quickly around the globe. Most travel travel-related illnesses
include fever, diarrhea, and skin disease, which are
relatively uncommon in returning travelers. We review four
of the most common emerging infestations and skin infections
in the Americas, which are important to the clinical
dermatologist, focusing on the clinical presentation and
treatment of cutaneous larva migrans, gnathostomiasis,
cutaneous amebiasis, and trombiculiasis.
Semin Cutan Med Surg 33:133-135 © 2014 Frontline Medical
Communications