2008

Author(s): Clyti E, Deligny C, Nacher M, Del Giudice P, Sainte-Marie D, Pradinaud R, Couppie P

We report the onset of an urban epidemic of human myiasis caused by Dermatobia hominis. To our knowledge, this is the first urban epidemic described for D. hominis. The epidemic was most likely related to exceptional weather conditions and notably high rainfall in January 2000, which may have facilitated the maturation of the pupae.

Journal: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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