Ancylostoma Braziliense

Ancylostoma braziliense is a parasite, a species of hookworm found in dogs and cats, whose larvae can penetrate people's skin and produce a condition known as cutaneous larva migrans.

How it occurs: contact of bare skin with soil or sand contaminated with feces from infected animals allows the larvae to cross the surface layer of the skin.

What is observed: usually a reddened, winding, and very itchy lesion appears, advancing slowly beneath the skin, frequently on the feet, legs, or buttocks.

Who treats it? Both the dermatologist and the infectious disease specialist can provide guidance on this type of skin lesion of parasitic origin. If you notice a rash that moves and itches intensely after having been in beach or dirt areas, the most prudent thing is to have a professional examine it.