Scanning electron microscopy of Dermatobia hominis reveals cutaneous anchoring features.
We report the case of a 45-year-old Caucasian woman suffering from cutaneous myiasis. With the use of scanning electron microscopy, we placed special focus on the mechanisms by which Dermatobia hominis can fasten securely within the human skin.
Möhrenschlager
Matthias
M
Department of Dermatology and Allergy Biederstein, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany. moehrenschlager@lrz.tum.de
Mempel
Martin
M
Weichenmeier
Ingrid
I
Engst
Reinhard
R
Ring
Johannnes
J
Behrendt
Heidrun
H
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007814:Larva / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D008875:Middle Aged; D009198:Myiasis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy