Strongyloidiasis presenting as larva currens 38 years after presumed exposure

摘要

Background: We present a case of strongyloidiasis presenting as larva currens 38 years after potential exposure in a country with what is typically thought of as low epidemiologic risk. Conclusion: This case highlights several important features of strongyloidiasis, including its varied epidemiology, long incubation period, and cutaneous manifestations.