Cutaneous myiasis in a Serbian traveller returning from Kenya
This case highlights the challenges associated with diagnosis of furuncular myiasis in travellers. Awareness of travel history, maintenance of clinical suspicion and molecular analysis are essential for accurate diagnosis. Timely larval removal and prophylactic antibiotics minimise complications and improve outcomes.
Authors
- Stefan Momčilović (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6554-8160)
- Anson V. Koehler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8330-6416)
- Robin B. Gasser (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4423-1690)
Institutions
- University of Nis (RS)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmaid.2025.102904
- Primary Topic
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00