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Ken G Ofordeme1, Linda Papa, Daniel F Brennan

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine Residency Program, University of Florida Shands Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.

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|October 16, 2007
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Human botfly (Dermatobia hominis) causes furuncular myiasis, a parasitic skin infection. Increased travel means this condition, often misdiagnosed, is appearing more frequently outside endemic areas.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Entomology
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Furuncular myiasis is a skin infestation caused by the human botfly (Dermatobia hominis), endemic to Central and South America.
  • Increased global travel has led to a rise in cases presenting outside endemic regions, particularly in North America.
  • Limited awareness of this condition can result in misdiagnosis and delayed management.

Observation:

  • A case report details a 50-year-old man presenting with furuncular myiasis acquired during travel to Belize.
  • The condition manifests as a parasitic skin lesion, often initially presenting in emergency departments.
  • This highlights a gap in emergency medicine literature regarding botfly myiasis.

Findings:

  • Dermatobia hominis infestation leads to furuncular myiasis, characterized by a botfly larva developing within a human skin lesion.

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  • Prompt recognition and appropriate management are crucial to prevent complications.
  • The case underscores the importance of considering parasitic infections in travelers.

    • Implications:

    • Emergency physicians should consider furuncular myiasis in the differential diagnosis of unexplained skin lesions in patients with a travel history to endemic areas.
    • Raising awareness among healthcare providers outside endemic regions is essential for timely diagnosis and treatment.
    • This case contributes to the limited emergency medicine literature on botfly myiasis, emphasizing the need for further reporting and education.