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Comparative Study of Laboratory Diets for Piophila casei: Beneficial Effects of Infant Formula Supplementation

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, Volume 174, Issue 9, Page 1033-1041, September 2026.
The infant formula‐based diet (F), the whole powder milk diet (P), and dry‐cured ham (H) were evaluated for rearing Piophila casei. H accelerated development, promoted earlier reproduction, and achieved the highest demographic performance but showed practical limitations linked to substrate deterioration. F enhanced larval survival and adult longevity,
Diletta Missere, Maria Luisa Dindo, Antonio Martini, Alberto Lanzoni   +3 more
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A Rare Case of Intestinal Myiasis by Chrysomya Spp

Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
A recent instance of intestinal myiasis was identified as the result of larvae originating from botflies. In June 2022, a 24-year-old female patient reported to our hospital with a history of passing worms in her stool.
Sameena Khan, Rajashri Patil, Amar Patil, Sahjid Mukhida, Sriram Kannuri   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparative efficacy and studies of mode of action of minerals from diatoms against three species of filth flies

Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Volume 40, Issue 3, Page 478-488, September 2026.
Mortality for diatomaceous earth was observed as early as 2 h after exposure with 50% and 90% mortality at 3.5 and 4.6 h (LT50 and LT90, respectively) for Musca domestica. The LT50 and LT90 increased when the size of the fly species increased (M. domestica to Cochliomyia macellaria to Sarcophaga bullata) and increased for all three from 50 to 70 ...
Grayson L. Cave, Kaiying Chen, Steven S. Denning, David W. Watson, R. Michael Roe   +4 more
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Vectors and Vector‐Borne Diseases: Biology, Epidemiology and Integrated Control Strategies

Journal of Applied Entomology, Volume 150, Issue 7, Page 990-1015, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Vector‐Borne Diseases (VBDs), transmitted by arthropods such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and sandflies, represent a significant threat to global health. These diseases can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and helminths.
Roberta Rinaldi, Carmen Scieuzo, Federica De Stefano, Luca Masucci, Patrizia Falabella   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Incidence of myiasis in Panama during the eradication of Cochliomyia hominivorax (Coquerel 1858, Diptera: Calliphoridae) (2002-2005)

Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2007
We present the results of a study on myiasis in Panama during the first years of a Cochliomyia hominivorax eradication program (1998-2005), with the aim of investigating the behavior of the flies that produce myiasis in animals and human beings.
Sergio E Bermúdez, José D Espinosa, Angel B Cielo, Franklin Clavel, Janina Subía, Sabina Barrios, Enrique Medianero   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ultrasonographic and Endoscopic Findings of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma With Duodenal Invasion in a Brown Bear (Ursus arctos)

Veterinary Radiology &Ultrasound, Volume 67, Issue 4, July 2026.
ABSTRACT This report describes a 25‐year‐old, intact male brown bear (Ursus arctos) presenting with weight loss, diarrhea, melena, apathy, and a 12% hematocrit. Ultrasound showed proximal duodenal wall thickening with submucosal cysts and a large, heterogeneous, highly vascularized mass in the descending duodenum, containing small gas pockets and ...
Mariana Giendruczak de Souza, Arthur Carlos da Trindade Alves, Bernardo de Paula Miranda, Felipe Kataoka, Bruna Patrícia Siqueira Raimundo, Daniela Oliveira Rocha, Daniel Guimarães Ubiali, Gabriela Castro Lopes Evangelista, Marcus Antônio Rossi Feliciano   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Systematic Review of Myiasis in the World with Emphasis on Identification, Control and Treatment [PDF]

Armaghane Danesh Bimonthly Journal
Background & aim: Myiasis is actually the contamination of human or animal organs and tissues by fly larvae. Myiasis can be divided into two methods: entomological and clinical.
A Yousefi, K Akbarzadeh, S Mousavi, GH shahraki, T Hazratian   +4 more
doaj  

Tracheostomal Myiasis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Case Reports in Otolaryngology, 2011
“Myiasis” is considered in Hindu mythology as “God's punishment for sinners.” It is known to infest live human or animal tissue. Literature abounds with reports of myiasis affecting the nasal cavity, ear, nonhealing ulcers, exophytic malignant growth ...
S. Prasanna Kumar, A. Ravikumar, L. Somu, P. Vijaya Prabhu, Rajavel Mundakannan Subbaiya Periyasamy Subbaraj   +4 more
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A Rare Case of Urogenital Myiasis in a 49-Year-Old Woman

Case Reports in Medicine, 2022
Myiasis refers to the infestation of living vertebrae with fly larvae, principally occurring in individuals with a low socioeconomic status and poor personal hygiene. Myiasis is rarely manifested in the urogenital system.
Amir Mohammad Salehi, Ensiyeh Jenabi, Maral Salehi   +2 more
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An inquiry‐based activity to teach about insects of medico‐legal importance: Lessons from Redi's landmark experiment

Natural Sciences Education, Volume 55, Issue 1, June 2026.
Abstract In this article, we describe an inquiry‐based teaching activity developed in a public high school in Brazil. The objectives were to (a) develop an experimental activity grounded on the students’ autonomy for formulating and testing hypotheses, (b) address Biology topics from a historical and multidisciplinary perspective, (c) stimulate skills ...
Simão Dias Vasconcelos, Paulo Herton Costa   +1 more
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