Cutaneous myiasis in a traveller returning from Africa.
Cutaneous myiasis is seen in travellers returning from the tropics. The flies commonly involved are Cordylobia arthropophaga and Dermatobia hominis. Humans become infected by contact with eggs laid by the female fly on soil or contaminated clothing. The clinical presentation is boil-like skin lesions. Treatment involves asphyxiation of larvae forcing emergence, application of toxic agents or surgical removal.
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Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory, Fairfield Hospital, Fairfield, Victoria, Australia.
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D000328:Adult; D003906:Developing Countries; D004478:Ectoparasitic Infestations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000635:transmission*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009198:Myiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000635:transmission*; D013019:South Africa; D014195:Travel