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Furuncular Myiasis from Dermatobia hominus: A Case of Human Botfly Infestation

  • Jacqueline J. Mahal, MD, MBA

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint Address: Jacqueline J. Mahal, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, 525 E. 68th Street, Box 573, New York, NY 10065
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  • Jeremy D. Sperling, MD

Received 10 February 2009 ,Revised 16 October 2009 ,Accepted 15 November 2009. Published online 01 February 2010 Corrected Proof

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PII: S0736-4679(09)00956-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2009.11.030

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