A case of myiasis in a patient with psoriasis from Turkey
Articles > Article · 2008
Authors: Hande DAĞCI, Fadile Zeyrek, Yesim Kosay Gerzile, Serap Baydur Sahin, Sukran Yagci, Ahmet Uner
Parasitology International, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, WoS, 2008, vol 57, pp 239-241
DOI: 10.1016/j.parint.2007.12.010
Summary
Myiasis infestations caused by the larvae of flies mostly belonging to Cyclorapha suborders are frequently encountered in Turkey, which is located in the subtropical zone. The skin is a common site for myiasis, and the infestations are likely to develop in infected tissues and poorly attended wounds of the skin.