Furuncular Myiasis by Dermatobia hominis (Diptera: Oestridae) in Wild Jaguars in the Amazon Rainforest

J Med Entomol. 2021 Jul 16;58(4):1936-1940. doi: 10.1093/jme/tjab057.

Abstract

Two individuals of the jaguar, Panthera onca (L.), were captured near the municipality of Presidente Figueiredo, Brazilian Amazon, during the years of 2017 and 2018. The jaguars presented furuncular myiasis caused by the human botfly Dermatobia hominis (L.) on the rear thighs and tail. This is the first record of infestation of D. hominis in P. onca in the Amazon region.

Keywords: Panthera onca; Diptera; Oestridae; big cat; human botfly.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Wild / parasitology
  • Brazil
  • Diptera / pathogenicity*
  • Larva / pathogenicity
  • Myiasis / veterinary*
  • Panthera / parasitology*
  • Rainforest

Supplementary concepts

  • Furunculous myiasis