- Nematodes affecting skin and s.c tissue.

Nematodes affecting skin and subcutaenous tissue.

"Hook was old"

Hook worms(Ground itching).


Wuchereria Bancrofti,Wuchereria malayi(they cause Elephentiasis).
Ancylstoma caninum,Ancylstoma Brazilliense (they cause creeping eruption).
Strongyloides stercoralis (creeping eruption).




Onchocerca volvulus(Nodules and Elephentiasis).
Loa Loa (Calabar swelling).
Dracunculus medinensis(ulcer and cellulitis).

Dr Ibrahim