Cutaneous Myiasis Caused by Chrysomya megacephala in an Infant with Psoriasis Vulgaris

Cutaneous myiasis is an infestation of the skin by fly larvae, which usually occurs in adults. We present a case of cutaneous myiasis caused by Chrysomya megacephalain a 3-month-old infant with psoriasis vulgaris. In this case report, we highlight the clinical, histopathologic, taxonomic identificat...

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Main Authors: Siripan Sangmala, Kumpol Aiempanakit, Puttichart Khantee, Theerakamol Pengsakul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2020-11-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatology
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Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/512709