Visceral Larva Migrans in Immigrants from

sp. roundworms. Although distribution is worldwide, seroprevalence is highest in tropical countries, including in Latin America. Immigration from tropical areas to Europe continues to increase, with Spain a frequent destination. Data on visceral larva migrans (VLM) among immigrants from Latin America in western countries (primarily European countries, the United States, and Canada) are scarce. To determine whether increased migration is associated with increased VLM incidence, we analyzed clinical and epidemiologic data from immigrants from Latin America.

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