Cutaneous larva migrans
A parasitic infection caused by worms found in domestic animals. In humans nematode larvae enter the portal system from the small intestine and disseminate in visceral organs causing inflammatory reactions. Signs and symptoms include eosinophilia, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, and lung infections.
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larval currens causative organism- strongyloids stercoralis
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THE LESION SHOWN IS CUTANEOUS LARVAL MIGRANS. THE CAUSATIVE ORGANISM IS ANCHYLOSTOMA Brazilians WHICH is an animal hook worm
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What is the treatment of ulcer in angle of both lips again and again? I give tess oint there is recover but it produce again what is cause and treatment?
Dr. Nirmal Shah0 Like1 AnswerA female 36 years, gravida 3 para 2 comes with complaints of headache, loss of sight and is in labour with poor cervical dilatation progress. on admission, the BP is 178/102 with no history of convulsions and magnesium sulphate is given. A LSCS is performed under spinal anesthesia with BP stabilised. she is transferred to ICU for post operative management with BP continuing to increase . After 5 days, a feedback is given that the patient is discharged and gained her sight. What caused the loss of sight?
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