Key clinical message:
This case underscores the importance of recognizing cutaneous myiasis in
travelers, particularly in challenging settings such as conflict zones.
Swift identification, prompt larvae extraction, meticulous wound care,
and consistent antibiotic ointment application are crucial for
successful treatment outcomes and preventing reinfestation. Healthcare
providers should have a high index of suspicion for myiasis when
encountering patients with insect bites that fail to heal, sharp
stinging pain, discharge, redness, and visible punctures with clear
discharge, especially in travelers returning from endemic regions.