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1University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|November 1, 1996
Summary
Cutaneous myiasis is a skin infestation by fly maggots. This case highlights a rare human botfly infestation in Canada, emphasizing travel history for diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Tropical Medicine
- Parasitology
Background:
- Cutaneous myiasis is a skin infestation caused by fly larvae.
- Human botfly (Dermatobia hominis) myiasis is uncommon in North America.
- The condition often mimics a persistent skin abscess or insect bite.