| Literature DB >> 17360891 |
Ramanath Bhandari1, David P Janos, Photini Sinnis.
Abstract
Furuncular myiasis caused by Dermatobia hominis is endemic throughout Central and South America. We report a case of furuncular myiasis in a traveler returned from Costa Rica. The case is unique because the primary care physician obtained magnetic resonance images. The images, however, do not show any characteristic features that assist in diagnosis.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17360891 PMCID: PMC1853312
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Trop Med Hyg ISSN: 0002-9637 Impact factor: 2.345