Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with skin maggots from Cordylobia anthropophaga in Germany
By Dongus, H et al.·Published in Tierarztliche Praxis·1996·Institut fü·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Cordylobia anthropophaga as a cause of cutaneous myiasis in a dog in Germany].
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog imported from Cameroon developed skin problems caused by a type of fly known as Cordylobia anthropophaga, which can lead to a condition called cutaneous myiasis (skin maggot infestation). The owner likely noticed unusual sores or lesions on the dog's skin. The veterinarian diagnosed the issue and provided treatment to eliminate the maggots and heal the affected areas. With proper care, the dog was able to recover from this unusual skin condition.
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Abstract
This paper reports on a case of cutaneous myiasis due to Cordylobia anthropophaga in a dog imported from Cameroon to Germany. An account is given of the biology and ecology of this skin maggot fly as well as the clinics, diagnosis and treatment of the cutaneous myiasis are reviewed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8999598/