Myiasis owing to Dermatobia hominis in a HIV-infected subject: Treatment by topical ivermectin

Int J Dermatol. 2007 Jan;46(1):52-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2006.03028.x.

Abstract

We report the occurrence of myiasis owing to Dermatobia hominis (Dh) in a HIV-infected subject. HIV infection did not modify the pathogenicity of myiasis. However, the clinical presentation seemed unusual with voluminous inflammatory nodules. Use of topical ivermectin killed the larvae and facilitated their extraction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Antiparasitic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • Humans
  • Ivermectin / therapeutic use*
  • Myiasis / complications*
  • Myiasis / drug therapy*
  • Tropical Medicine

Substances

  • Antiparasitic Agents
  • Ivermectin