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[Human cutaneous myiasis: a case report].

R Pica¹, C Castellano, D Pignata

¹Azienda Ospedaliera San Giovanni-Addolorata, Roma, Italia.

La Clinica Terapeutica

|January 27, 2009

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A case of cutaneous myiasis, an infestation by fly larvae (maggots), occurred in a traveler returning from Africa. Prompt identification of the Cordylobia spp. maggot is crucial for diagnosing this furuncular skin lesion.

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Area of Science:

Medical Entomology
Dermatology
Tropical Medicine

Background:

Myiasis is a condition caused by fly larvae infesting animal or human tissues.
Cutaneous myiasis presents as a furuncular skin lesion, often mistaken for other dermatological conditions.

Observation:

A case of cutaneous myiasis is presented involving a 61-year-old woman with a subclavicular furuncular lesion.
The patient had recently returned from a mission trip in Edea, Cameroon, Africa.

Findings:

A single maggot was surgically removed from the skin lesion.
Parasitological examination identified the maggot as Cordylobia spp. (Calliphoridae, Diptera), based on morphology and clinical context.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering myiasis, specifically Cordylobia spp., in patients with furuncular lesions, especially those with travel history to endemic regions.
Increased awareness among healthcare professionals is necessary for accurate diagnosis and management of cutaneous myiasis in returning travelers.