myiasis
| In medicine, infestation of the tissue of living animals by maggots. In some cases the larvae may be able to penetrate unbroken skin, in others some form of wound is required as a means of entry. Botflies and screw-worms live on cattle, as well as more rarely attacking humans. |
| The African tumbu fly can penetrate unbroken skin, causing very painful bites, and the lesions can be serious in a heavy infestation. |
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