title: Dermatobia hominis myiasis among travelers returning from South America.
abstract: Dermatobia hominis is the most common cause of myiasis in Central and South America, affecting mammals and humans, causing nonhealing furuncle-like lesions. During the years 1994 to 1999, 14 Israeli travelers returning from South America were diagnosed with D hominis myiasis. The approach consists of correct diagnosis and a proper removal of the larvae, after which the patients heal with no complications.
authors.affiliation: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, The Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University. irmidana@inter.net.il
authors.forename: Jeremy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tamir
authors.forename: Josef
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Haik
authors.forename: Arie
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Orenstein
authors.forename: Eli
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Schwartz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009198:Myiasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D013020:South America; D014195:Travel