Pelodera strongyloides is a nematode found in the soil. It is primarily a problem for animals but it can also infect humans.
Skin involvement may take the form of:
(1) pruritic dermatitis
(2) cutaneous larva migrans
(3) papules or papulonodules
(4) pustules
Diagnosis can be made by skin scrapings or biopsy.
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Specialty: Infectious Diseases
