The dangers of an adventurous partner: Cordylobia anthropophaga infestation in London.
We describe a case of cutaneous myiasis caused by Cordylobia anthropophaga acquired in the UK from contact with another person's clothes. We propose that this diagnosis should be considered in both returning travellers and also their household contacts.
Whitehorn
J S
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Hospital for Tropical Diseases, University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, UK. james.whitehorn@uclh.nhs.uk
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Thakrar
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Godfrey-Faussett
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D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D003020:Clothing; D006801:Humans; D007814:Larva; D008131:London; D008297:Male; D009198:Myiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000635:transmission*; D014195:Travel