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British Medical Journal May 1972
Topics: Adolescent; Appendectomy; Female; Humans; Larva; Myiasis; Wound Healing
PubMed: 5022054
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.2.5809.351 -
Journal of Infection and Public Health 2017Cutaneous myiasis is the infestation of the skin or mucous membranes by larvae of the order Diptera. Wound myiasis affect the skin with a previous lesion, and it may...
Cutaneous myiasis is the infestation of the skin or mucous membranes by larvae of the order Diptera. Wound myiasis affect the skin with a previous lesion, and it may consume both dead and living tissue. Finger infestation is rarely a cause of death, but it may provoke considerable morbidity. Prompt wound exploration and careful total larvae removal is essential to achieve healing. In the reported case, the patient was presented in an advanced stage of the infestation, with a large area of finger necrosis and amputation, associated with cellulitis extending from the finger's base to the hand. This diagnosis helped uncover a familiar history of severe abuse and neglect. The accurate understanding and management of such injuries are important not only for the orthopaedic treatment but also for the acknowledgment of their social and forensic implications.
Topics: Adult; Animals; Female; Fingers; Hand; Humans; Myiasis; Skin Diseases, Parasitic
PubMed: 28215913
DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2016.11.002 -
The American Journal of Tropical... Feb 2020
Topics: Animals; Diptera; Ethiopia; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Myiasis; Travel; United States
PubMed: 32519647
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.19-0579 -
The American Journal of Tropical... Jan 2018Infestations caused by fly larvae (Myiasis) have been observed in patients with risk factors and in tropical zones. The aim of our study was to describe the clinical and... (Comparative Study)
Comparative Study
Infestations caused by fly larvae (Myiasis) have been observed in patients with risk factors and in tropical zones. The aim of our study was to describe the clinical and epidemiological aspects and the risk factors associated with the occurrence of obligatory myiasis, as well as the therapeutic approach to patients. We identified the cases of myiasis diagnosed in two referral hospitals in northern Peru from January 2012 to December 2015 and included patients in whom larval development and a compatible clinical profile were observed. Epidemiological, clinical, analytical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and follow-up data were collected from clinical files. Nine clinical cases were compatible with a diagnosis of myiasis; of these, two were pediatric patients, one was a middle-aged adult, and six were elderly patients. Four of the nine patients were male. The identified species were and The therapeutic approach included antiparasitic therapy with ivermectin, antibacterial, and in some cases, anti-inflammatory drugs. and are the predominant species causing myiasis in northern Peru.
Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Animals; Child, Preschool; Diptera; Female; Humans; Larva; Male; Middle Aged; Myiasis; Peru; Retrospective Studies; Screw Worm Infection
PubMed: 29165211
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.16-0437 -
Parasites & Vectors Jul 2019Oestrosis, caused by the larvae of Oestrus ovis, commonly known as sheep nose bot, is an obligatory cavitary myiasis of sheep and goats. Oestrus ovis is a widespread... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis
BACKGROUND
Oestrosis, caused by the larvae of Oestrus ovis, commonly known as sheep nose bot, is an obligatory cavitary myiasis of sheep and goats. Oestrus ovis is a widespread parasite, but little is known about the prevalence of oestrosis at the global and broad geographical levels. The present study aimed to explore the epidemiology of oestrosis at the global and regional level to estimate prevalences and their associated factors using a systematic approach. This is, to the author's knowledge, the first meta-analysis of oestrosis in sheep and goats.
METHODS
Published articles were obtained from nine electronic databases (PubMed, CAB Abstracts, Web of Science, Scopus, UCB library, Medline, Biosis Citation Index, Indian journals and Google Scholar) reporting the prevalence of O. ovis in sheep and goats from 1970 to 2018. Pooled prevalences were estimated using a random effect meta-analysis model.
RESULTS
Sixty-six studies were eligible, and data from 40,870 sheep and 18,216 goats were used for quantitative analysis. The random effect estimated prevalence of oestrosis at the global level in sheep was 51.15% (95% CI: 42.80-59.51%) and in goats was 42.19% (95% CI: 33.43-50.95%). The pooled prevalence estimates for Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas were 47.85% (95% CI: 36.04-59.66%), 44.48% (95% CI: 33.09-55.87%), 56.83% (95% CI: 48.92-64.74%) and 34.46% (95% CI: 19.90-49.01%), respectively. Heterogeneity (I > 80%) was detected in most pooled estimates.
CONCLUSIONS
Oestrosis is highly prevalent in many geographical regions of the world, especially in Europe and Africa. Factors that contribute to the pooled prevalence estimate of oestrosis need to be emphasised in any survey to estimate the true prevalence of oestrosis. Furthermore, there is a need for immunisation or implementation of other preventive measures to reduce the burden of oestrosis in sheep and goats and to improve the health and welfare status.
Topics: Animals; Databases, Factual; Diptera; Ectoparasitic Infestations; Female; Goat Diseases; Goats; Larva; Male; Myiasis; Nose; Prevalence; Seasons; Sheep; Sheep Diseases
PubMed: 31300017
DOI: 10.1186/s13071-019-3597-2 -
Homeopathy : the Journal of the Faculty... Nov 2022Myiasis by (Diptera: Calliphoridae) is a serious problem in animal health in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Ointment-type preparations are a good option of...
BACKGROUND
Myiasis by (Diptera: Calliphoridae) is a serious problem in animal health in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Ointment-type preparations are a good option of formulation in cases of myiasis in farm and pet animals. and have already shown efficacy on . This article describes an experiment to test the inhibition of development from exposing larvae of to two homeopathic ointments (prepared individually with or ).
METHODS
The homeopathic ointments were produced by mixing sterile lanolin, tocopherol and homeopathic medicine on a hydroalcoholic basis according to the Brazilian Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia. Larvae were obtained from naturally occurring myiases in sheep (wild larvae) or from a laboratory colony. The test consisted of exposing a group of 10 third-stage wild larvae in contact with or ointment, or a group of 15 laboratory-propagated larvae in contact with the alcoholic vehicle of the ointment or homeopathic medicines prepared in sterile water ( or ), and observing the effect on the development, longevity and fertility of the blow-fly specimens.
RESULTS
The larval inhibition rate was 90.0% for the ointment group and was 86.0% for the ointment group. The non-alcoholic vehicle and the alcoholic vehicle inhibited the development of 24.0% and 22.08% of the larvae respectively. prepared in sterile water inhibited the development of 74.67% and in sterile water inhibited 73.33% of larvae. Specimens that survived contact with homeopathic ointments had their longevity decreased and did not reproduce.
CONCLUSION
Ointments of or were able to inhibit the development of larvae. The ointment vehicle was harmless.
Topics: Animals; Sheep; Diptera; Calliphoridae; Larva; Ointments; Homeopathy; Myiasis; Sulfur; Materia Medica; Water
PubMed: 35259770
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1739395 -
Revue Scientifique Et Technique... Apr 2002Two examples of area-wide programmes, employing the sterile insect technique (SIT), which have eradicated a parasite and a disease vector common to domestic and wild... (Review)
Review
Two examples of area-wide programmes, employing the sterile insect technique (SIT), which have eradicated a parasite and a disease vector common to domestic and wild animals are described. New World screwworm (NWS), Cochliomyia hominivorax, caused significant morbidity and mortality of livestock and wild mammals in tropical and subtropical areas of America before eradication was achieved in North America using the SIT and other components of an integrated pest management (IPM) programme. Movement of wild as well as domestic animals from an area which is infested with screwworm to a free area requires prophylactic treatment. Tsetse fly-borne trypanosomosis has an immense influence on the distribution of people and livestock in Africa. The immunotolerance of wildlife to the parasites is an important factor in maintaining some areas livestock free as wildlife refuges. Slaughter has ceased of wild hoofstock species considered to be disease reservoirs for control purposes. The SIT, combined with other IPM measures, has resulted in the eradication of the tsetse fly and trypanosomosis from Zanzibar. Other programmes in Africa are underway. Microbial 'biopesticides' have also been employed successfully against plant insect pests and some vectors of human disease. It seems likely that for the immediate future, wildlife may benefit from area-wide biological control programmes, intended mainly to protect humans and/or domestic animals.
Topics: Animals; Animals, Wild; Diptera; Humans; Insect Vectors; Pest Control, Biological; Screw Worm Infection; Trypanosomiasis, African; Tsetse Flies
PubMed: 11974628
DOI: 10.20506/rst.21.1.1325 -
Turkiye Parazitolojii Dergisi Sep 2020Being a synanthropic cosmopolitan fly of tropical origin, Clogmia albipunctata is an aquatic species that is commonly found in moisture-rich places such as inside a...
Being a synanthropic cosmopolitan fly of tropical origin, Clogmia albipunctata is an aquatic species that is commonly found in moisture-rich places such as inside a house, sewage treatment plants, and hospitals. C. albipunctata can cause urogenital, intestinal, and even nasopharyngeal accidental myiasis under non-hygienic conditions or if a person consumes substandard food. Its larvae enter the human body via bodily cavities such as rectum, genitalia, or urinary canal, thereby leading to the development of infestation. This can in turn cause haematuria, bloody stool, vomiting and fever, with the appearance of larvae in urine and faeces. Here, we present the case of a 43-year-old woman with infection in the urogenital and gastrointestinal systems by the fourth instar larvae of C. albipunctata. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of myiasis caused by this species in Turkey. This study will provide general information about the biology of this species and methods to recognize it.
Topics: Adult; Animals; Female; Female Urogenital Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Humans; Larva; Myiasis; Psychodidae; Turkey; Vomiting
PubMed: 32928729
DOI: 10.4274/tpd.galenos.2020.6853 -
JNMA; Journal of the Nepal Medical... Jul 2021Myiasis is a skin infection caused by developing larvae (maggots) of various Diptera fly species. The two most frequent flies that cause human infestations around the...
Myiasis is a skin infection caused by developing larvae (maggots) of various Diptera fly species. The two most frequent flies that cause human infestations around the world are Dermatobia hominis (human botfly) and Cordylobia anthropophaga (tumbu fly). Maggots have been found to infest the nose, ear, orbit, tracheostomy wound, face, gums, and serous cavities, among other places. Maggots at the colostomy site are an uncommon occurrence. We report a case of maggots infestation surrounding the colostomy site. We came across a rather rare finding in a patient with advanced inoperable rectum cancer who initially complained of persistent nonspecific pain, discomfort, and foul-smelling discharge from the colostomy site. The issue at hand was identified to be maggots, and their removal alleviated the patient's symptoms. We underline the importance of regularly monitoring stoma sites to avoid maggot infestation, especially in tropical regions.
Topics: Animals; Calliphoridae; Colostomy; Diptera; Humans; Larva; Myiasis
PubMed: 34508503
DOI: 10.31729/jnma.6656 -
Acta Dermato-venereologica May 2000
Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Female; Humans; Myiasis; Nail Diseases
PubMed: 10954236
DOI: 10.1080/000155500750043221