In more severe cases, a red elevation of the skin (papule) appears within a few hours after the larvae have penetrated the skin.

about 700 million people around the world.

Cutaneous larvae migrans (also called "creeping eruption" or "ground itch") is found in southeastern and Gulf states, and in tropical developing countries.

No matter how severe an infestation, with adequate treatment patients recover completely. However, if the patient scratches the lesions open, the areas can become vulnerable to bacterial infection

Yes and no. There is no evidence of infection by touch but it is through feco-oral route.