Furuncular Cutaneous Myiasis Caused by the Larva of Cordylobia Anthropophaga: Case Report

Abstract

Cutaneous myiasis in humans can be identified as the parasitic infestation on the skinformed temporarily by the larvae (maggots) of Diptera order. Myiasis cases, which are more common in warm and humid regions, are rarely encountered in our country. With increased travels totropical regions, the incidence of cutaneous myiasis cases is also increased. In this report, we featured a myiasis case in a 52- year old female patient, who applied to with an itching, rash and painon her leg after returning from Cameroon and was diagnosed with cutaneous myiasis in furuncleson her legs. This case-report of furuncular myiasis, due to Cordylobia anthropophaga, is the first oneidentified in Turkey.