Dermal Myiasis

Young, John W.

doi:10.1001/archderm.1944.01510110007002

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“…The chitinous spiracular plates of fly larvae have unique configurations that allow identification of the genus. A number of other morphological characteristics allow identification of the larva, including the structures of the mouthparts, the abdominal spiracles, and the cuticle [59]. Occasionally, if the larvae are alive at the time of removal, they may be reared to adulthood, making identification easier.…”

Section: Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Autochthonous Furuncular Myiasis in the United States: Case Report and Literature Review

2003

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Most cases of furuncular myiasis in the United States are acquired during travel to other countries. Autochthonous cases are infrequently reported and are most often due to accidental infestation of humans by larvae of flies belonging to the genus Cuterebra, commonly known as "rabbit bot flies" or "rodent bot flies." We describe a case of furuncular myiasis due to Cuterebra larvae in the hand of a patient residing in Wisconsin. The infestation was acquired while the patient gardened near a seepage lake during August. The patient developed papular lesions on the hand and received therapy for presumed bacterial furunculosis, which did not lead to improvement. Retrieval of one of the larvae from the patient permitted identification of the causative agent, and application of an occlusive ointment resulted in complete cure. North American cuterebrid myiasis is rare, and the diagnosis is frequently delayed. Myiasis should be considered when treating patients with refractory furunculosis.

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Autochthonous Furuncular Myiasis in the United States: Case Report and Literature Review

2003

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“…Only a few, tissue invading fly larvae are true parasites. The habits ofvarious flies concemed are diverse, and their maggots have different food preferences [201,204,355,358). At least three groups have to be separated [278b ].…”

Section: Myiasismentioning

confidence: 99%