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Neglected Myiasis Wound Presenting With Septic Shock: A Case Report. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT Myiasis is larval infestation of tissues, particularly common in tropical, and subtropical regions, especially in pre‐existing wounds. Poor hygiene, inadequate wound care, and exposed wounds, can predispose to secondary bacterial infection. We report a case of neglected myiasis wound in a laborer from rural Nepal presenting with septic shock ...
Adhikari N, Das SK.
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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
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Myiasis [PDF]

Clinical Case Reports, 2020
AbstractLate presentation of breast cancer is more likely to be complicated and fatal. Local invasion, tissue destruction, skin lose, and superadded infection/infestation make surgical intervention very challenging.
Qaradaghy, S.H.S., Hadad, S.
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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
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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
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Myiasis [PDF]

Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 2006
SUMMARYMyiasis is defined as the infestation of live vertebrates (humans and/or animals) with dipterous larvae. In mammals (including humans), dipterous larvae can feed on the host's living or dead tissue, liquid body substance, or ingested food and cause a broad range of infestations depending on the body location and the relationship of the larvae ...
Fabio, Francesconi, Omar, Lupi
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Persistent pediatric gastro-intestinal myiasis: A case report of fly larval infestation with musca domestica with review of literature

Journal of Global Infectious Diseases, 2013
The occurrence of dipterous fly larvae in human is termed as human myiasis. Human myiasis can be classified based on clinical condition it causes like cutaneous myiasis, ocular myiasis, urogenital myiasis and intestinal myiasis.
Venkataramana Kandi, Sandeep Kumar Lal, Akhila, Shruthi, K Sandhya, Harender Simar, Mispah Pranuthi, Moses Vinay Kumar, Kalaskar Anand, Sanjeev D Rao   +9 more
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Traumatic Myiasis Caused by an Association of <i>Sarcophaga tibialis</i> (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) and <i>Lucilia sericata</i> (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in a Domestic Cat in Italy [PDF]

, 2016
received: 2015-05-07 accepted: 2015-06-30 published: 2015-08-25© 2015, Korean Society for Parasitology and Tropical Medicine This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http ...
Chicca, M, Lanfredi, M, Leis, M, Pezzi, M, Whitmore, D   +4 more
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Association between footwear use and neglected tropical diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

, 2014
BACKGROUND The control of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) has primarily focused on preventive chemotherapy and case management. Less attention has been placed on the role of ensuring access to adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene and personal ...
A Alemu, A Liberati, A Martinez Cardenas, A Tremblay, AK Mukerji, B Yakob, BH Singer, BJ Marston, C Bird, CB Leal-Castellanos, CP Douglin, D Ayode, D Humphries, DM Sasaki, E Marion, E Price, EC Strunz, F Portaels, G Davey, G Davey, G Tadesse, Gail Davey, GC Ilechukwu, H Feldmeier, H Kloos, Hannah Clark, HG Lacerda, HO Ejere, I Ali, J Bartram, J Bethony, J Gutman, J Landier, J Lello, J Utzinger, J Utzinger, JC Nmor, Jeffrey Michael Bethony, JM Behnke, JO Alarcon, JZ Killewo, Jürg Utzinger, K Deribe, K Gunawardena, K Modjarrad, K Phiri, K Ziegelbauer, Kebede Deribe, Khizar Rafique, L Erosie, M Albonico, M Muehlen, M Nuti, M Thielecke, M Yunus Khan, MA Johnson, MC Freeman, ME Stocks, MI Gamboa, MR Sulong, N Njau, P Aimpun, P Bovet, P Hotez, P Phraisuwan, P Steinmann, PJ Hotez, PJ Hotez, PL Raghunathan, PM Emerson, PP Yori, PR Sanchez, PW Woodburn, R Anderson, R Kurup, RI Ejemot, RJ Traub, RL Pullan, S Knopp, S Mihrshahi, Sara Tomczyk, Simon J. Brooker, Stefanie Knopp, T Liabsuetrakul, US Ugbomoiko, V Chongsuvivatwong, V Jiraanankul, VJ Lee, WG Smillie, YB Molla, YB Molla   +90 more
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Ophthalmomyiasis Externa in an Atypical Region. [PDF]

Case Rep Ophthalmol Med
Ophthalmomyiasis 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, Warne M, Deistler K, Law J, Bohnak C, Wladis E.   +5 more
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