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Clinical Microbiology Reviews Jan 2012Myiasis 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... (Review)
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Myiasis 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 with the host. In this review, we deeply discuss myiasis as a worldwide infestation with different agents and with its broad scenario of clinical manifestations as well as diagnosis techniques and treatment.
Topics: Animals; Antiparasitic Agents; Diptera; General Surgery; Humans; Mammals; Myiasis
PubMed: 22232372
DOI: 10.1128/CMR.00010-11 -
Dermatologic Clinics Oct 1994Myiasis is not an uncommon parasitic infestation in the tropics and subtropics, and with the increase in international travel, cases also are encountered outside the... (Review)
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Myiasis is not an uncommon parasitic infestation in the tropics and subtropics, and with the increase in international travel, cases also are encountered outside the endemic regions in both Europe and North America. This article reviews the ecology, classification, pathophysiology, pathology, and treatment of myiasis.
Topics: Ecology; Humans; Myiasis; Skin Diseases, Parasitic; Travel; Tropical Climate
PubMed: 7805302
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Journal of Experimental Therapeutics &... May 2018Myiasis is a parasitic disease of humans and vertebrates, caused by fly larvae feeding on the host's necrotic or living tissue. Myiasis is classified into cutaneous and... (Review)
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Myiasis is a parasitic disease of humans and vertebrates, caused by fly larvae feeding on the host's necrotic or living tissue. Myiasis is classified into cutaneous and cavitary myiasis. Cavitary myiasis is rare and occurs more frequently in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and America associated with low economic status and poor hygiene. This article reviews current literature, provides general descriptions, and discusses life cycles of each species. It also gives diagnosis, treatment techniques and descriptions of each type of illness that result from interaction / infestation.
Topics: Animals; Humans; Larva; Myiasis; Risk Factors; Treatment Outcome
PubMed: 29790312
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Journal of Stomatology, Oral and... Jun 2022Oral myiasis is a rare condition caused by Dipteran larvae that feed on living or dead tissues, ingested food or body fluids. It affects immunocompromised individuals... (Review)
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INTRODUCTION
Oral myiasis is a rare condition caused by Dipteran larvae that feed on living or dead tissues, ingested food or body fluids. It affects immunocompromised individuals with low socioeconomic status or those unable to maintain proper hygiene. Cases of oral myiasis are scarce but debilitating in children. We conducted a systematic review to understand the nature of disease, its causative factors, treatment and ways to prevent the occurrence of this condition among children.
METHODOLOGY
The review was carried out in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis guidelines. A systematic electronic literature search was conducted on major databases using keywords in combination with Boolean Operators. Manuscripts discussing cases of oral myiasis in paediatric patients were included in the review.
RESULTS
The exhaustive literature search and evaluation of full texts revealed 32 studies that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. A total of 68 cases of oral myiasis were reported from 2 to 16 years of children, majorly involving gingiva of maxillary anterior region and palate.
CONCLUSION
The dreadful condition of myiasis can be prevented by decreasing the number of flies, maintenance of good hygiene and by educating the susceptible population. Affected children must be managed by following proper treatment regimens.
Topics: Animals; Child; Gingiva; Humans; Larva; Myiasis
PubMed: 34260982
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Journal of the American Academy of... Jun 2008Myiasis is the infestation of living tissue by the larvae of flies in the order Diptera. Cutaneous involvement is the most common type of myiasis. Cutaneous myiasis can... (Review)
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Myiasis is the infestation of living tissue by the larvae of flies in the order Diptera. Cutaneous involvement is the most common type of myiasis. Cutaneous myiasis can be subdivided into furuncular, migratory, and wound myiasis. Each subtype is reviewed with discussion of the larvae involved, presenting signs and symptoms, clinical differential diagnoses, and treatment. Preventive measures are also described.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants should be familiar with the causal agents, clinical manifestations, and treatment of human cutaneous myiasis.
Topics: Animals; Diptera; Humans; Larva; Myiasis; Wound Infection
PubMed: 18485982
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2008.03.014 -
The New England Journal of Medicine Nov 2022
Topics: Animals; Humans; Diptera; Myiasis; Ear Diseases
PubMed: 36409505
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMicm2005407 -
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and... May 2015Myiasis is the infestation of live humans (or animals) by fly larvae. Although the diagnosis is relatively straightforward, how to best treat aural myiasis has not been... (Review)
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OBJECTIVE
Myiasis is the infestation of live humans (or animals) by fly larvae. Although the diagnosis is relatively straightforward, how to best treat aural myiasis has not been well described in the literature. This comprehensive literature review, therefore, was performed to identify current management principles in aural myiasis, especially with regard to the causative fly family. In addition, we explore the possible relationship between aural myiasis and the highly lethal intracranial myiasis.
DATA SOURCES
Literature review using the Medline database (PubMed), Scopus, and Google Scholar.
REVIEW METHODS
Manuscripts published in the English language between January 1, 1992, and December 31, 2012, were included.
RESULTS
Forty-five cases of aural myiasis were reported in 34 manuscripts. Most cases were caused by species of the Sarcophagidae family (n=26/45, 57.8%). The majority of cases (n=40/45, 88.9%) were successfully treated with simple aural toilet and topical treatments alone. No deaths were reported and no cases were seen in conjunction with intracranial myiasis.
CONCLUSION
Aural myiasis is a rare but benign fly infestation of the ear, most commonly by species of the Sarcophagidae family. The overwhelming majority of cases can be successfully managed without the need for surgical intervention.
Topics: Animals; Diptera; Disease Management; Ear Auricle; Ear Diseases; Entomology; Humans; Larva; Myiasis; Otolaryngology
PubMed: 25358614
DOI: 10.1177/0003489414557021 -
Enfermedades Infecciosas Y... Nov 2019
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Topics: Animals; Diptera; Female; Humans; Larva; Myiasis; Peru; Scalp Dermatoses; Travel-Related Illness; Young Adult
PubMed: 30314678
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2018.08.004 -
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal Aug 2022Myiasis is a type of parasitosis caused by the larvae of diptera. It commonly occurs in tropical and subtropical zones. The infestation of nose and ears can be extremely... (Review)
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Myiasis is a type of parasitosis caused by the larvae of diptera. It commonly occurs in tropical and subtropical zones. The infestation of nose and ears can be extremely dangerous if the larvae destroy the bone and penetrate into the brain, in which case the fatality rate is reported to be as high as 8%. Here, we report a case of aural myiasis in a patient with congenital mental retardation. Twelve maggots were removed mechanically, and the patient was treated with appropriate antibiotics.
Topics: Animals; Diptera; Ear; Humans; Larva; Myiasis
PubMed: 33048587
DOI: 10.1177/0145561320966072 -
International Journal of Oral and... Jul 2022Head and neck cancer patients represent a risk group for the development of fly larvae infestation in neoplastic wounds. This condition can accelerate the disease... (Review)
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Head and neck cancer patients represent a risk group for the development of fly larvae infestation in neoplastic wounds. This condition can accelerate the disease progression and increase its lethality due to local or systemic complications. The aim of this study was to conduct a scoping review on head and neck cancer associated with myiasis in order to answer the focal question: what are the occurrence, diagnosis, aetiology, treatment and outcomes of head and neck cancer associated with myiasis? This paper was structured based on the five-steps methodology proposed by Arksey and O'Malley (Int J Soc Res Methodol 2005;1:19-32), and followed the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR), OSF Registries protocol. The electronic search was performed in the MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase and SciELO.org databases for articles published up to 28 February 2021. In total, 38 articles and 56 patients were included. Most patients were male (66%), and the mean age was 66.63 years. Cases were predominantly associated with squamous or basal cell cancer. The most affected anatomical sites were the eyes, scalp, ears and oral cavity, and the most frequent type of larva was Crisomyia (13%). Manual removal of the larvae was considered the standard treatment, associated or not with antibiotics, analgesics and antiparasitic drugs.
Topics: Animals; Female; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Larva; Male; Myiasis; Risk Factors; Skin Neoplasms
PubMed: 34602319
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2021.08.011