A case of furuncular myiasis in an Italian patient: a "travel souvenir"

J Infect Dev Ctries. 2022 Nov 29;16(11):1778-1780. doi: 10.3855/jidc.17006.

Abstract

Furuncular myiasis is a parasitosis of the skin that is commonly reported in the tropical areas and is caused by various agents including Dermatobia hominis. Knowledge of myiasis is limited in Italy, resulting in difficulties in its diagnosis and treatment. We report a case of imported furuncular myiasis in a 48 year old Italian patient who returned from Peru. A third stage larva of D. hominis was identified and the diagnosis of myiasis was confirmed.

Keywords: Dermatobia hominis; Furuncular myiasis; Tropical neglected diseases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Middle Aged
  • Myiasis* / diagnosis
  • Skin
  • Travel

Supplementary concepts

  • Furunculous myiasis