Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hookworm-Related Cutaneous Larva Migrans (HrCLM) in a Resource-Poor Community in Manaus,Brazil

Background: hookworm-related cutaneous larva migrans (hrclm) is a neglected tropical skin disease associated with significant clinical pathology. little knowledge exists about prevalence and risk factors of hrclm in endemic regions. methodology/ principal findings: to understand the epidemiology of hrclm in amazonia,we conducted a cross-sectional study in a resource-poor township in manaus,brazil. hrclm was diagnosed in 8.2% (95% ci,6.3–10.1%) of the study population (n = 806) with a peak prevalence of 18.2% (95% ci,9.3–27.1%) in children aged 10–14. most of the tracks (62.4%) were located on the feet,and 10.6% were superinfected. hrclm was associated independently with age under 15,male sex,presence of animal faeces on the compound,walking barefoot on sandy ground and poverty. conclusions/ significance: hrclm is common in resource-poor communities in amazonia and is related to poverty. to reduce the disease burden caused by hrclm,living conditions have to be improved. © 2016 reichert et al.