Ground itch

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Ground itch refers to the inflammatory reaction resulting from certain helminthic invasions into the skin.[http://www.dermatologyinfo.net/english/chapters/chapter14.htm Principles of Pediatric Dermatology – Chapter14 : SKIN MANIFESTATIONS OF MEDICAL HELMINTHES]

Signs and symptoms

Effects due to Penetration by larvae {{Cite book|title=Manson's tropical diseases.|others=Farrar, Jeremy,, Manson, Patrick, Sir, 1844-1922.|isbn=9780702053061|edition= 23rd |location=Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|oclc=862232541|last1 = Farrar|first1 = Jeremy|last2 = Hotez|first2 = Peter J.|last3 = Junghanss|first3 = Thomas|last4 = Kang|first4 = Gagandeep|last5 = Lalloo|first5 = David|last6 = White|first6 = Nicholas J.|date = 2013-10-26}}

Cause

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See also

References

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Category:Parasitic infestations, stings, and bites of the skin

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