Creeping Obesity
Creeping eruption is an infection with dog or cat
Alternative Names
Cutaneous larvae migrans; Ancylostoma braziliense
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Hookworm eggs are found in the stool of infected dogs and cats. When the eggs hatch, the larvae infest any contaminated soil and vegetation.
When you come into contact with this infested soil, the larvae can burrow into your skin. They cause an intense
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