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The article describes the imported cases of Dermatobia hominis in Japan as shown by a traveler returning from Costa Rica. Myiasis is an infection by a fly maggot in the organs and living or necrotic tissue of vertebrae. Infestation occurred mainly in uncovered parts of the body such as the head, arms and legs. The recommended treatment of the infestation involves using oil which blocks respiration or simple removal of the larva surgically, followed by antibiotic administration to avoid a secondary baterial infection.