Dermatobia hominis myiasis among travelers returning from South America.
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.
Tamir
Jeremy
J
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, The Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University. irmidana@inter.net.il
Haik
Josef
J
Orenstein
Arie
A
Schwartz
Eli
E
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009198:Myiasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D013020:South America; D014195:Travel