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Digital infestation with the human bot fly.

Authors :
Lawson RD
Rizzo M
Source :
Journal of hand surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland) [J Hand Surg Br] 2005 Oct; Vol. 30 (5), pp. 490-1.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

We report a finger infestation by the human bot fly, Dermatobia hominis, describe the biology and life cycle of the fly and review the diagnosis and treatment of the condition.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0266-7681
Volume :
30
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of hand surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15964111
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsb.2005.04.015