Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Intestinal worms often lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, like diarrhea, because ...

"In people, hookworms from dogs can cause cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) disease — or 'creeping eruption' — which is a winding, snake-like rash with blisters and itching," Abdullah said.

“In people, hookworms from dogs can cause cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) disease – or ‘creeping eruption’ – which is a winding, snake-like rash with blisters and itching.” Dr Abdullah ...

Cutaneous larva migrans, on the other hand, is typically caused by hookworm larvae that penetrate the skin, leading to a distinctive migratory rash. Both conditions are of significant public ...