What are mango worms: Can you or your dog get these nightmarish parasites?

Flesh-burrowing mango worms, the larvae of the African tumbu fly, are a real and disturbing threat. These fly larvae infest humans and animals by penetrating skin, often through contaminated clothing dried outdoors. Painful, boil-like lesions form, requiring careful removal by professionals to prevent infection. Simple precautions like ironing clothes can prevent this unsettling condition.