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Scalp myiasis associated with soft tissue sarcoma lesion: a case report and review of relevant literature

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background Sarcophagidae is one of the main fly families that is attracted to open wounds, ulcers, lesions, and other injuries for depositing their larvae. The presence of larvae of flies in human tissues makes myiasis. Myiasis on the scalp could be more
S. Azarmi, K. Akbarzadeh, Ali Ekrami, Zahra Sheikh, Omid. Dehghan   +4 more
semanticscholar   +2 more sources

Human myiasis in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Background Human myiasis is a parasitic dipteran fly infestation that infects humans and vertebrates worldwide. However, the disease is endemic in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America.
Binta J J Jallow, Goudja Gassara, Ousman Bajinka, Yifei Luo, Mandie Liu, Jifeng Cai, Jingjing Huang, Fanming Meng   +7 more
semanticscholar   +3 more sources

Myiasis in domestic cats: a global review

Parasites & Vectors, 2019
Myiasis is an infestation caused by larvae of Diptera in humans and other vertebrates. In domestic cats, Felis silvestris catus L. (Carnivora: Felidae), four dipteran families have been reported as agents of obligatory and facultative myiasis: Oestridae,
M. Pezzi, T. Bonacci, M. Leis, E. Mamolini, M. G. Marchetti, S. Krčmar, M. Chicca, Carlo Nicola Francesco Del Zingaro, M. Faucheux, C. Scapoli   +9 more
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Umbilical myiasis in a human neonate – Treated with turpentine oil

Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, 2020
Umbilical myiasis in a human neonate is rare. It occurs due to the unhygienic upbringing of the baby. Common sites of myiasis are exposed areas of the body such as extremities, scalp, and back.
D. Barolia, A. Singh, Ramesh Tanger, Arun Gupta   +3 more
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Cutaneous Myiasis Caused by Chrysomya megacephala in an Infant with Psoriasis Vulgaris

Case Reports in Dermatology, 2020
Cutaneous myiasis is an infestation of the skin by fly larvae, which usually occurs in adults. We present a case of cutaneous myiasis caused by Chrysomya megacephalain a 3-month-old infant with psoriasis vulgaris.
Siripan Sangmala, Kumpol Aiempanakit, Puttichart Khantee, T. Pengsakul   +3 more
semanticscholar   +3 more sources

Myiasis-induced sepsis: a rare case report of: Wohlfahrtiimonas chitiniclastica: and: Ignatzschineria indica: bacteremia in the continental United States [PDF]

Medicine, 2018
Rationale: The presentation of sepsis and bacteremia in cutaneous and cavitary myiasis is uncommon. We present a patient, residing in a temperate region of the United States, with myiasis and sepsis from the emerging human pathogens Wohlfahrtiimonas ...
Jenkins, Peter C., Koniaris, Leonidas G., Lysaght, Travis B., Wooster, Meghan E.   +3 more
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The Case of Severe Wound Myiasis Caused by a Minor Injury Sustained by a Spectator During a Tip-Cat-Sport. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
This report presents a case of wound myiasis caused by Chrysomya bezziana which resulting from a small wound sustained by a spectator of “Tip‐Cat‐sport.” After all maggots were removed, wound debridement followed by surgical excision of the affected tissue and a skin graft was performed. After two months, the wound completely healed.
Ishrat JE, Hayashi K, Uddin CR, Uddin CN, Churei H, Fueki K.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Amphibian Strategies Against Attacks by Flies: Host-Specificity and Threats. [PDF]

Ecol Evol
Species interactions between Diptera flies and amphibians play a significant role in tropical ecosystems, but their ecology and evolution remain understudied. This review explores the costs flies impose on amphibians, such as pathogen transmission and disruption of communication systems, and highlights the evolutionary strategies employed by both ...
de Campos LLF, Pinho LC, Neckel-Oliveira S, Bernal XE.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Myiasis of the Mastoid Cavity: Case Report. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
Otoendoscopic view of the canal wall down mastoidectomy cavity after partial clearance of debris and larvae. The anatomical structures are indicated for orientation: MC, mastoid cavity; Te, tegmen tympani; Ty, tympanic membrane. ABSTRACT Mastoid cavity myiasis is a rare but important differential diagnosis.
Hefty H, Esaltato D, Mantokoudis G, Beckmann S, Tschopp S.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Nasopharyngeal Myiasis in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Patients: Report of Two Cases

Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 2023
Nosocomial myiasis is a rare event that has a higher incidence in the hospitals of poor and developing countries. The presence of nosocomial myiasis reflects the need for improved medical facilities and increased awareness among healthcare personnel ...
H. Zobairy, Parisa Modaresi, M. Cabada, A. Sofi-Mahmudi   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source