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First record of Oestrus ovis Linnaeus, 1758 from Malta, and case reports of myiasis from the Maltese Islands (Diptera: Brachycera) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Oestrus ovis is reported for the first time from Malta. An account is given of four cases of myiasis in Malta, one nasopharyngeal in a sheep host involving O.
Gatt, Paul, Zammit, Trevor
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Comparative efficacy and studies of mode of action of minerals from diatoms against three species of filth flies

open access: yesMedical and Veterinary Entomology, EarlyView.
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   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

open access: yesBMC 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
Sahar Azarmi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ocular, Nasal and Aural Myiasis in an Intoxicated Patient: A Case Report [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The authors describe a case of myiasis occurred in a self-intoxicated patient lying outdoor in a reduced state of consciousness for more than two days.
Berlot, Giorgio, Calderan, Cristina
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An inquiry‐based activity to teach about insects of medico‐legal importance: Lessons from Redi's landmark experiment

open access: yesNatural 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   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

A case of insect colonization before the death [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Forensic entomology is a branch of forensic science in which insects are used as evidence in legal investigations relating to humans, domestic animals and wildlife.
Bonizzoli, Manuela   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Optimizing CT‐Based Models for Predicting Whole‐Body Fat in Rabbits

open access: yesVeterinary Radiology &Ultrasound, Volume 67, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT This study evaluated three computed tomography (CT)‐based automatic fat segmentation methods and identified the optimal regression model for predicting whole‐body fat in rabbits. CT scans were performed on 21 postmortem companion rabbits to estimate fat percentage (Fat%‐CT) and fat volume (FV‐CT, mm3).
Panida Pongvittayanon   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Umbilical myiasis in a human neonate – Treated with turpentine oil

open access: yesJournal 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.
Dinesh K Barolia   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Deconstructing the eradication of new world screwworm in North America: retrospective analysis and climate warming effects. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Before its eradication from North America, the subtropical-tropical new world screwworm fly Cochliomyia hominivorax (Coquerel) invaded southwestern temperate areas of the U.S.A., where it caused myiasis in wildlife and livestock.
Arias, P, Gutierrez, Andrew, Ponti, L
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Alternative Approaches and Plant‐Based Remedies for Livestock Health Management Among the Batswana of Southern Africa: A Review

open access: yesChemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Due to limited access to, and the high cost of conventional veterinary services, Batswana communities often rely on ethnoveterinary practices for livestock health management. This review provides an in‐depth analysis on the ethnoveterinary uses, biological properties and safety assessment of plants utilised in livestock husbandry. A systematic
Tswelelopele G. Mpolokeng   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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