Hookworm dermatitis – Experimental human infection

France, Pays Jean-François

The percutaneous penetration of hookworm larvae often remains asymptomatic. However, especially if iterative infections occur, a very pruriginous dermatitis may be observed, which is characterized by an erythematous edema, along with vesicles containing an eosnophil-rich serosity. Superinfection due to scratching is common (miner’s scabies).