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Furuncular Myiasis in 2 American Travelers Returning From Senegal

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We present 2 cases of travelers returning to North America from Senegal with C anthropophaga furuncular myiasis. Careful review of travel history, physical examination, and identification of fly larvae are important for diagnosis. Individuals traveling to sub-Saharan Africa should avoid drying clothes in shady places and lying on the ground. They also are urged to iron their clothing before wearing it.

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