Travel-Related Cutaneous Myiasis: A Case Report
This case underscores the importance of considering myiasis in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with painful skin lesions following travel to tropical regions. As globalization increases, healthcare providers should be vigilant in recognizing and appropriately treating travel-related diseases such as myiasis to ensure prompt and effective care.
Authors
- Olivia A. Ho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7477-0855)
- Sahar Borna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7845-7356)
- James C. Waldorf
- Alessa Z. Mendoza
Institutions
- Mayo Clinic in Florida (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13175190
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.56