Myiasis Dermatobia hominis, Linn: report of a case and review of the literature.
A description of the life cycle of the tropical botfly, Dermatobia hominis, is presented. The entomology of this parasite is discussed along  with the pathologic manifestations of human infestation and a description of the various modes of treatment. A recent case of multiple botfly infestation in a young man during a trip to Central America is reported. A review of the literature including the earliest reported case (1904) is presented, along with a brief discussion of the epidemiology and public health aspects of this problem.
D000328:Adult; D004175:Diptera / Q000254:growth & development*; D004544:El Salvador; D006801:Humans; D007814:Larva / Q000254:growth & development; D007815:Larva Migrans / Q000469:parasitology; D008297:Male; D009198:Myiasis / Q000469:parasitology*; D012867:Skin / Q000469:parasitology