Myiasis is a parasitic infection caused by fly larvae, or maggots. Commonly caused by species like Dermatobia hominis and Cordylobia anthropophaga, the most common form is cutaneous myiasis, which includes subtypes like furuncular, wound, and migratory myiasis. Other types affect the nose (nasopharyngeal myiasis), eyes (ophthalmomyiasis), and in rare cases, the intestines and urogenital system. While it’s rare in the U.S., myiasis is more common in tropical and subtropical regions like Mexico, South America, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Caribbean.
