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

open access: yesMemorias 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   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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

open access: yesEntomologia 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   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

open access: yesArmaghane 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   +4 more
doaj  

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

open access: yesMedical 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   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Report of a rare case of severe allergic reaction due to nasal myiasis and a brief review of the literature in Turkey

open access: yesSAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2019
Myiasis is defined as infestation of a mammal by fly larvae. It may occur on either living tissues (primary myiasis) or dead tissues (secondary myiasis).
Ali Kemal Erenler   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Rare Case of Urogenital Myiasis in a 49-Year-Old Woman

open access: yesCase 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   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Oral myiasis

open access: yesPan African Medical Journal, 2022
Myiasis is a term derived from the Greek word “myia,” meaning invasion of vital tissue of humans or other mammals by fly larvae. Flies causing myiasis belong to the order Diptera. Oral myiasis is a rare pathology that occurs consequent to poor oral hygiene secondary to poor maintenance as seen in elderly, chronic hospitalized, psychiatric patients ...
openaire   +3 more sources

Vectors and Vector‐Borne Diseases: Biology, Epidemiology and Integrated Control Strategies

open access: yesJournal 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   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lip Myiasis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
The authors review from the most recent literature the various species from diptera class wich may cause human myiasis and its several forms of tratment, They describe a clinic case of lip myiasis in a 32 years old white male and with no systemic disease.
SILVA, Priscilla Algarte da   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Myiasis in the intensive care unit: report from Switzerland and review of worldwide cases

open access: yesSwiss Medical Weekly
Nosocomial myiasis is seldom reported in Europe, and intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired myiasis is even rarer. Here, we describe the first report of hospital-acquired oral myiasis caused by Lucilia sericata occurring in a Swiss ICU.
Marine Monney   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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