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Medical Definition of Larva currens
1. Cutaneous larva migrans caused by rapidly moving larvae of Strongyloides stercoralis (up to 10 cm/hr), typically extending from the anal area down the upper thighs and observed as a rapidly progressing linear urticarial trail; may also be caused by zoonotic species of Strongyloides. Origin: L. Larva, mask + currens, racing (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Larva Currens
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