Myiasis in humans : An overview and a report of two cases in the Republic of Panama

This paper on myiasis provides varied references from documented sources as an overall review. A review of two case studies, a primary screwworm (cochliomyia hominivorax) infestation and a human botfly (Dermatobia hominis) infestation, as well as information on approaches to positive intervention an...

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Published in:Military medicine 1996-08, Vol.161 (8), p.495-497
Main Authors: POWERS, N. R, YORGENSEN, M. L, RUMM, P. D, SOUFFRONT, W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Human parasitic diseases due to arthropods
Humans
Infectious diseases
Male
Medical sciences
Military Personnel
Myiasis - diagnosis
Myiasis - parasitology
Myiasis - therapy
Panama
Parasitic diseases
Travel
Tropical medicine
United States
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Summary:This paper on myiasis provides varied references from documented sources as an overall review. A review of two case studies, a primary screwworm (cochliomyia hominivorax) infestation and a human botfly (Dermatobia hominis) infestation, as well as information on approaches to positive intervention and remediation are presented. Human myiasis found in the subtropical and tropical regions of the world is a health threat. As a result of the military's expanding role in medical support to various regions where myiasis is endemic, this paper serves to familiarize health care providers with this condition and to provide guidance when dealing with patients affected by myiasis.
ISSN:0026-4075
1930-613X
DOI:10.1093/milmed/161.8.495