A Case of Cutaneous Myiasis Caused by Cordylobia anthropophaga Larvae in a Korean Traveler Returning from Central Africa
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
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: 199-203, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
The cutaneous myiasis has been rarely reported in the Republic of Korea. We intended to describe here a case of furuncular cutaneous myiasis caused by Cordylobia anthropophaga larvae in a Korean traveler returned from Central Africa. A patient, 55-year-old man, had traveled to Equatorial Guinea, in Central Africa for a month and just returned to Korea. Physical examinations showed 2 tender erythematous nodules with small central ulceration on the left buttock and thigh. During skin biopsy, 2 larvae came out from the lesion. C. anthropophaga was identified by paired mouth hooks (toothed, spade-like, oral hooklets) and 2 posterior spiracles, which lack a distinct chitinous rim. Although rarely described in Korea until now, cutaneous myiasis may be encountered more frequently with increasing international travel and exchange workers to tropical areas.
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Asunto principal:
Examen Físico
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Piel
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Muslo
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Úlcera
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Biopsia
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Nalgas
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Quitina
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Guinea Ecuatorial
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África Central
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República de Corea
Límite:
Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
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Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
Año:
2018
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Artículo
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