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Larva migrans is caused by larval migration through tissues in the body. It can be cutaneous (skin), ocular (eye), or visceral (internal organs) depending on the location. Cutaneous larva migrans is most often caused by dog or cat hookworm infecting skin through contact with contaminated soil. Visceral larva migrans is caused by ingesting eggs from dog or cat roundworm, with larvae migrating internally and causing organ damage. Symptoms vary by location but may include skin lesions, eye problems, fever and organ swelling. Diagnosis is usually clinical but serology can help with visceral cases. Prevention involves deworming pets and reducing children's contact with potentially contaminated soil or sand