Furunculoid skin lesions after travel to the tropics

We present a case of cutaneous myiasis (Tumbu fly; Cordylobia anthropophaga) in a German traveller returning from Africa. Myiasis is caused by dipterous larvae invading human or animal tissues. The diagnosis is based on the travel history and specific features of the furunculoid skin lesions. Larvae...

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Published in:Der Internist (Berlin) 2007-03, Vol.48 (3), p.311-313
Main Authors: Göksu, T, Lonsdorf, A, Jappe, U, Junghanss, T
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination - therapeutic use
Animals
Combined Modality Therapy
Diptera
Erysipelas - diagnosis
Erysipelas - therapy
Furunculosis - diagnosis
Furunculosis - etiology
Furunculosis - therapy
Gambia
Germany
Humans
Larva
Leg Dermatoses - diagnosis
Leg Dermatoses - etiology
Leg Dermatoses - therapy
Male
Middle Aged
Myiasis - diagnosis
Travel
Tropical Climate
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Summary:We present a case of cutaneous myiasis (Tumbu fly; Cordylobia anthropophaga) in a German traveller returning from Africa. Myiasis is caused by dipterous larvae invading human or animal tissues. The diagnosis is based on the travel history and specific features of the furunculoid skin lesions. Larvae are extracted with forceps or are surgically removed.
ISSN:0020-9554
DOI:10.1007/s00108-006-1760-2