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  • ConclusionPatients returning from travel in tropical countries may harbour exotic infec­ tions which carry a wide differential diagnosis

  • This case report describes a cutane­ ous infection of a human botfly larvae diagnosed via bedside ultrasound in the emergency department

  • The use of bed­ side ultrasound is an important tool in the examination of suspected soft tissue infestation, infection and for­ eign body

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Patients returning from travel in tropical countries may harbour exotic infec­ tions which carry a wide differential diagnosis. For those with soft tissue complaints, emergency physicians should consider an initial evaluation with bedside ultrasound. The image may be a surprising one. Consent Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publi­ cation of this case report and accom­ panying images. A copy of the written consent is available for review by the Editor-in-Chief of this journal

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