Answer: VizD Radiograph Challenge Week of 8/13/2007

Congratulations to Brian and Jennifer - they were first to submit the correct answer to this week's VizD. Thank you to everybody who participated!

To view Brain and Jennifer's answer, click here

Brian and Jennifer are the winner of $5

Recap:
A 33-year-old man presents to your ED with a pruritic rash on his foot. He returned from Guyana 1-week ago where he played volleyball on the beach.

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Questions:
1. What is the diagnosis?
2. What is the most common cause of this condition?
3. What is the treatment of this condition?

Answers:
1. Cutaneous larva migrans
2. Ancylostoma brazil (Hookworm)
3. Anti-helminthics (i.e Ivermectin)

For more information on Cutaneous larva migrans, click here

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