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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-7 | Issue-11
Cutaneous Myiasis Caused by Dermatobia Hominis in Saudi Child
Abdullah Almutairi, Badi AlEnazi
Published: Nov. 30, 2019 |
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DOI: 10.36347/SJMCR.2019.v07i11.020
Pages: 723-725
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Abstract
Cutaneous Myiasis is an infestation with dipterous larvae, which feed on the host tissue, to complete botfly cycle. It is common in Africa, central, and south America. We report one case in Taif, Saudi Arabia. He presented with skin lesion in the foot, incision revealed maggot from the wound.