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Cutaneous Myiasis Caused by Tumbu Fly Larvae Infestation in an Infant: A Case Report
Journal: International Journal of Infection Prevention (Vol.1, No. 3)Publication Date: 2021-01-27
Authors : Amaewhule O; Otaigbe Be; Oyegbemi Fa;
Page : 9-12
Keywords : Myiasis; infestation; mammal;
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Abstract
Myiasis is a parasitic infestation of the body of a mammal caused by Cordylobia Anthropophaga (Tumbu fly) larvae. The infestation is prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa, South-East Mexico and Central America. It is usually seen among rural dwellers and has no age or sex predilection. We report a case of Tumbu fly myiasis seen in a 7month-old male living in Port Harcourt, Nigeria who was erroneously thought to have bullous impetigo.
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