PEDIATRICS Vol. 99 No. 4 April 1997, pp. 601 (doi:10.1542/peds.99.4.601)
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PEDIATRICS Vol. 99 No. 4 April 1997, pp. 601

EXPERIENCE AND REASON:
Cutaneous Myiasis Acquired in New York State

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    INTRODUCTION

Cutaneous myiasis is attributable to infestation of tissue by the developing larva (maggots) of a variety of fly species. Although not uncommon in tropical and semitropical climates, cutaneous myiasis acquired in North America is rare and generally attributable to Cuterebra species.1 Only about 57 cases of cuterebrid myiasis have been reported in North America.1-5 We describe a case acquired in New York State and briefly review the natural history of and treatment options for the disease.

    CASE REPORT

A 7-month-old white male infant was seen at our medical center on August 7, l994 for a boil-like lesion superior to the right nipple that did not respond to 7 days of treatment with amoxicillin/clavulanic acid. Physical examination was unremarkable except for an . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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