Human urinary myiasis by Psychoda albipennis: A case report and review of literature

Shimpi, R.K.; Patel, Darshan; Raval, Krutik

doi:10.1016/j.eucr.2018.08.015

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“…It can occur in external (cutaneous) or internal (bladder or urethra) parts of the urogenital track. So far, no species are known to complete a life cycle within the human urinary tract [ 55 ]. Poor sanitation and hygiene, limited mobility, chronic debilitating illness, and sexually transmitted infections (STI) are such conditions favoring urogenital myiasis [ 56 ].…”

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“…Due to the fact that the urinary tract is usually covered, how can a fly lay eggs in the urinary tract without the patient noticing? Other members of Psychodidae family with similar life cycle such as Psychoda albipennis were also reported as responsible for urogenital myiasis in humans [ 55 ]. Regarding the similar living environment and non-hematophagous and non-carnivorous nature of these flies, no supportive evidence implying to human myiasis was given in the mentioned reports.…”

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Clogmia albipunctata (Nematocera; Psychodidae) as the Etiologic Agent of Myiasis: True or False?

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Clogmia albipunctata, known as drain fly, is a non-hematophagous insect of the Psychodidae family with worldwide distribution, particularly in tropical and temperate areas. It can be found near sewer drains, sewage treatment plants, plant pots, swamps, and any other place containing decaying or moist organic matter. It has been introduced in several publications as the causative agent of myiasis in humans. A case presentation, together with a compilation of findings from a database, including 51 scientific publications in the literature, allowed us to overview critically in detail the variable aspects of epidemiology, life cycle, biology, and medical importance of this insect and its probable role in human myiasis. The absence of a precise definition of myiasis and the lack of incontestable epidemiological, entomological, and clinical evidence in the articles introducing C. albipunctata as a causative agent led us to interrogate its role in human myiasis. It is necessary to take into account this misinterpretation and make an accurate diagnosis based on the isolation of insect larvae from the corresponding lesion.

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Clogmia albipunctata (Nematocera; Psychodidae) as the Etiologic Agent of Myiasis: True or False?

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“… Psychoda albipennis Zetterstedt, 1850. This psychodid has been implicated as an agent of urogenital myiasis ( Francesconi and Lupi 2012 ; Shimpi et al 2018 ). Psychodid flies reported as causative agents of urogenital and intestinal myiasis is usually due to the incidental finding of the flies in toilets, latrines, sinks, and bathtubs.…”

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An annotated checklist of the eukaryotic parasites of humans, exclusive of fungi and algae

Mathison¹,

Sapp²

2021

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The classification of “parasites” in the medical field is a challenging notion, a group which historically has included all eukaryotes exclusive of fungi that invade and derive resources from the human host. Since antiquity, humans have been identifying and documenting parasitic infections, and this collective catalog of parasitic agents has expanded considerably with technology. As our understanding of species boundaries and the use of molecular tools has evolved, so has our concept of the taxonomy of human parasites. Consequently, new species have been recognized while others have been relegated to synonyms. On the other hand, the decline of expertise in classical parasitology and limited curricula have led to a loss of awareness of many rarely encountered species. Here, we provide a comprehensive checklist of all reported eukaryotic organisms (excluding fungi and allied taxa) parasitizing humans resulting in 274 genus-group taxa and 848 species-group taxa. For each species, or genus where indicated, a concise summary of geographic distribution, natural hosts, route of transmission and site within human host, and vectored pathogens are presented. Ubiquitous, human-adapted species as well as very rare, incidental zoonotic organisms are discussed in this annotated checklist. We also provide a list of 79 excluded genera and species that have been previously reported as human parasites but are not believed to be true human parasites or represent misidentifications or taxonomic changes.

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“A rare case of bladder myiasis mimicking radiation cystitis—A first case report”

Kumar,

Saikia,

Das

et al. 2024

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Key Clinical MessagePatients diagnosed with cancer post‐treatment are prone to have recurrent disease. Regular follow‐up of these patients enables early recognition and treatment. A tissue diagnosis before starting treatment is imperative to avoid misdiagnosis and management. Given their immunosuppression, maintaining good nutrition, body hygiene, and clean surroundings is essential to prevent the most common urinary tract infection to rare urinary myiasis infection. Cochliomyia hominivorax, Chrysomya bezziana, and Wohlfahrtia magnifica are the most prevalent flies causing myiasis in human beings. Risk factors for urinary myiasis are open or untreated wounds and debris around the genital area. Specific flies, ticks, and mosquitoes are responsible for myiasis in tropical or subtropical countries, when it is usually not transmitted from human to human. Flies lay their eggs near the urethra, and the larvae hatch and migrate to the bladder. Increased urinary frequency, haematuria, and lower abdominal pain are the most commonly found presenting symptoms. Simple preventive measures can avoid these complications. So, prevention is better than cure.

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Human urinary myiasis by Psychoda albipennis: A case report and review of literature

Cited by 8 publications

References 3 publications

Clogmia albipunctata (Nematocera; Psychodidae) as the Etiologic Agent of Myiasis: True or False?

Clogmia albipunctata (Nematocera; Psychodidae) as the Etiologic Agent of Myiasis: True or False?

An annotated checklist of the eukaryotic parasites of humans, exclusive of fungi and algae

“A rare case of bladder myiasis mimicking radiation cystitis—A first case report”

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