There is a worm that walks the body and leaves its trace on the skin, which is the geographic bug, popular name of Ancylostoma brasiliense or Ancylostoma caninum, causing a disease called cutaneous larva migrans.
Cutaneous larva migrans is named because its larvae penetrate the skin and migrate underneath it, leaving traces through the body.
This worm is common in dogs and cats, being able to settle in the man and not to complete to complete its cycle by this not being a normal host.
The geographic animal is transmitted by contact with the soil or sand contaminated by feces of dogs or cats.
Cutaneous larva migrans mainly affects areas of the body that come into contact with the ground, such as thighs, legs, feet, hands, forearms and buttocks, causing reddish rashes which itches and it can hurt.
In addition, the geographic bug can cause lung disorders, such as cough and shortness of breath, and allergy, due to the release of toxic substances.
The treatment of cutaneous larva migrans is done with vermifuge medicines applied in the place in the form of ointments or administered orally.
To really know if there are worms that run through your body, you should consult a general practitioner for tests and a clinical evaluation.
Learn more at: What are the diseases caused by worms?
