Furuncular myiasis of the foot caused by the tumbu fly, Cordylobia anthropophaga: report in a medical student returning from a medical mission trip to Tanzania

James R Palmieri,1 Dwayne North,1 Arben Santo2 1Department of Microbiology, Infectious and Emerging Diseases-Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine–Virginia Campus, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; 2Department of Pathology-Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine–Virginia Campus,...

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Main Authors: Palmieri JR, North D, Santo A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2013-06-01
Series:International Medical Case Reports Journal
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/furuncular-myiasis-of-the-foot-caused-by-the-tumbu-fly-cordylobia-anth-a13447