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Cutaneous myiasis in Arkansas.

Jorge F Jimenez1, Debra Brent, Allen D Gerber

  • 1Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, USA.

The Journal of the Arkansas Medical Society
|September 10, 2002
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This case report details a rare instance of cutaneous myiasis, a fly larvae infestation, diagnosed and treated in Hot Springs, USA. The patient, returning from Costa Rica, underwent successful manual and surgical removal of the larvae.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Entomology
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Myiasis is a parasitic infestation caused by fly larvae (Diptera).
  • Cutaneous myiasis is prevalent in tropical regions but exceptionally rare in the United States.
  • This condition involves fly larvae infesting the skin.

Observation:

  • An unusual case of cutaneous myiasis occurred in a 71-year-old male traveler returning from Costa Rica.
  • The patient presented with skin lesions after visiting a rainforest.
  • The infestation was located in subcutaneous tissues.

Findings:

  • Diagnosis was confirmed through the identification of Diptera larvae.
  • One larva was manually extracted by the patient.
  • Three additional larvae were removed via surgical excision.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering rare tropical diseases in returning travelers.
  • Demonstrates successful diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for cutaneous myiasis.
  • Emphasizes the need for vigilance regarding parasitic infections in non-endemic areas.