Scanning electron microscopy of Dermatobia hominis reveals cutaneous anchoring features.
Document type:
Case Reports; Journal Article; Article
Author(s):
Möhrenschlager, M; Mempel, M; Weichenmeier, I; Engst, R; Ring, J; Behrendt, H
Abstract:
We report the case of a 45-year-old Caucasian woman suffering from cutaneous myiasis. With the use of scanning electron microscopy, we placed special focus on the mechanisms by which Dermatobia hominis can fasten securely within the human skin.