Dermatobia hominis in a dog imported from Brazil to Romania [PDF]
Parasites & Vectors, 2020 Background Dermatobia hominis (Diptera: Oestridae: Cuterebrinae) is a parasite with an important zoonotic and economical impact in the cattle industry, distributed in Central and South America, inhabiting wooded areas along rivers and lowlands.
Georgiana Deak +3 more
doaj +2 more sources
Molecular identification of Dermatobia hominis (Diptera: Oestridae): a neglected agent causing myiasis in Mexico [PDF]
Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo, 2020 Myiasis represents a group of neglected tropical diseases caused by the infestation of vertebrate tissues by dipterous larvae. We herein report an imported case of foruncular myasis caused by Dermatobia hominis in Mexico City.
Yokomi N. Lozano-Sardaneta +4 more
doaj +2 more sources
Myiasis caused by Dermatobia hominis in Mexico: morphological and molecular identification using the cytochrome oxidase I gene [PDF]
Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo, 2019 Myiasis caused by Dermatobia hominis , the human botfly, is frequent in the Americas, however, scarce morphological and molecular information exist regarding this dipteran. We describe three cases in urban areas of Mexico were D.
Fernando Martínez-Hernández +8 more
doaj +2 more sources
Furuncular myiasis caused by Dermatobia hominis in a domestic cat – case report [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2022 Dermatobiosis is defined as a parasitosis caused by the larval stage of the human botfly Dermatobia hominis, often observed in large animals but considered unusual in pet animals. The aim of the report is to describe a naturally infested cat treated in a
Luísa Xavier Christ +5 more
doaj +2 more sources
Comprehensive Management of Multisite Myiasis in a Critically Ill Patient: A Case Report Highlighting Challenges in Vulnerable Populations. [PDF]
Case Rep Infect DisA 44‐year‐old unhoused male with a history of alcohol dependence was admitted to the emergency department with symptoms of tremors, agitation, and generalized pain. His condition rapidly deteriorated, revealing a subdural hematoma that necessitated an urgent craniotomy. Following surgery, he was diagnosed with multisite myiasis, with maggots present in
Shiari A, Muhanad M, Zurob A.
europepmc +2 more sources
Multiple Furuncular Cutaneous Myiasis in a 4-Month-Old Infant in an Urban Setting: A Case Report From Cameroon. [PDF]
Case Rep PediatrFuruncular cutaneous myiasis is a parasitic infestation of the skin by dipteran larvae, commonly reported in tropical Africa, and underreported in infants. We report the case of a 4‐month‐old male infant from Yaoundé, Cameroon, who presented with incessant crying and a rapidly progressive skin eruption over 4 days.
Mekone Nkwele I +3 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Ophthalmomyiasis Externa in an Atypical Region. [PDF]
Case Rep Ophthalmol MedOphthalmomyiasis is a rare condition caused by the infestation of ocular or periocular tissues by fly larvae. It is typically reported in tropical regions, rural settings, or among individuals with animal exposure. This report presents a unique case of ophthalmomyiasis externa in a 2‐year‐old girl from upstate New York.
Snyder A +5 more
europepmc +2 more sources
First record of Psorophora ferox (Diptera: Culicidae) infested with eggs of Dermatobia hominis (Diptera: Cuterebridae), in Ucayali: Peru [PDF]
BMC Research NotesIntroduction Dermatobia hominis belongs to the Cuterebridae family, Diptera order; These flies inhabit tropical regions where they are called "fly of death" since the larvae are capable of causing lesions in domestic animals, wild animals including ...
Edwin Requena-Zúñiga +5 more
doaj +2 more sources
Exotic nodules on a patient's leg. [PDF]
J Am Coll Emerg Physicians OpenJournal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open, Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2024.
Nelson BP.
europepmc +2 more sources
Effectiveness of lotilaner on furuncular myiasis in dogs naturally infested with Dermatobia hominis (Diptera: Cuterebridae) [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia VeterináriaAn evaluation was made of the larvicidal efficacy of lotilaner (Credeli®) in the treatment of dogs naturally infested with Dermatobia hominis larvae. A total of 12 dogs presenting at least three live D. hominis larvae were medicated.
Rafaella Tortoriello +4 more
doaj +2 more sources