title: Dermatobia hominis infestation: a case report.
abstract: The hazards presented by the Central American tropical environment are myriad. We report a case of cutaneous myiasis caused by the human botfly, Dermatobia hominis, in a soldier who had participated in military operations in Central America. The clinical presentation, treatment, and unique life cycle of the human botfly is discussed.
authors: Department of Pathology, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC 20307.
authors: M A
authors: MA
authors: Lowry
authors: P L
authors: PL
authors: McEvoy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000469:parasitology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D009198:Myiasis / Q000469:parasitology*