Furuncular myiasis in humans is caused by two species: the Cayor worm (larvae of the African tumbu fly Cordylobia anthropophaga) and the larvae of the human botfly (Dermatobia hominis).
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Updated Dec 29, 2025
FDA grants Emergency Use Authorizations for two new animal drugs to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and puppies. Elanco US Inc. is the requesting company for these treatments targeting myiasis caused by Cochliomyia hominivorax.