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. 1992 Mar;9(1):58–61. doi: 10.1136/emj.9.1.58

Cutaneous myiasis due to Tumbu fly.

A S James 1, J Stevenson 1
PMCID: PMC1285829  PMID: 1567531

Abstract

A case of cutaneous myiasis due to larvae of the Tumbu fly Cordylobia anthropophaga is reported. The clinical presentation, treatment and prevention of this infestation is described.

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