Cuban itch is a colloquial term for a skin condition caused by the larval stage of the human botfly native to Central America and South America. The word "Cuban itch" is spelled as /ˈkjuːbən ɪtʃ/, with the stress on the first syllable of "Cuban" and the second syllable of "itch." The spelling of this term is straightforward and intuitive, with both words spelled as they are commonly pronounced. The treatment for Cuban itch typically involves physically removing the larva from the skin.