What are larvae currens?

Currens, also called skin singloidiasis, is itchy skin condition that is triggered by infection from parasitic worm called Strongyloides stercoralis . For this reason, larva currens is sometimes referred to as strongyloidiasis. However, the term larvae currens is more specific and finally a more accurate description of the condition, because the parasite infects during its larval stage. The disease was first identified in 1926.

The condition is called larva currens because it determines the variant of the worm when it causes the disease - in its immature or larval stage of development. It is also characterized by the larvae migration, plunging deep into the tissue and creating linear lesions similar to threads. Currens larvae are also called skin singloidiasis classified as a skin condition, which means it includes skin infection.

Episodes of larva Currens occur for several hours, without symptoms of weeks or MONTHS at a time. In some cases, the infection seems to cause Strongyloides stercoralis . In others would withE could have manifested much later, years after infection.

Currens larvae is the result of autoinfection, which means that infection is caused by direct contact with larvae. A common cause is to walk barefoot on the soil bearing infectious worms. This type of infection ensures that episodes reappear over the years. People with a weakened or defective immune system can die from this condition if they develop into hyperinfection syndrome.

Standard treatment of larva currens is anthelmintic therapy that includes medicines that get rid of parasitic worms. Examples of anthelmintic drugs include Ivermectin, Albendazole and Thiabendazole. Cyclosporin, or cyclosporin A, a drug used to suppress the immune system after orgtransplantation was also used due to its anthelmintic properties. Antibiotics could also be used in the case of bacterial infection. The aim of treating larvae currens is to end infection and exileOut with complications.

monitoring on larvae Kures involves examining the patient's stool at two to three months to make sure that the worms are completely gone or monitor the therapeutic response. This serial sampling is carried out about four to eight months after the completion of anthelmintic therapy. The low occurrence of parasites or overall eradication is usually achieved between six and 18 months after the end of treatment. However, if the worms persist, further treatment may be required.