Nosocomial Conjunctival Ophthalmomyiasis With Cochliomyia macellaria

Chodosh, James; Clarridge, Jill E.; Matoba, Alice Y.

doi:10.1016/s0002-9394(14)72399-2

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“…from Australia (Medownick et al 1985). Cases of nosocomial conjunctival myiasis due to C. macellaria from America (Chodosh et al 1991) and S. crassipalpis from Japan (Uni et al 1999) had also been reported.…”

Section: Ophthalmomyiasis Externamentioning

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Incidence of myiasis among humans—a review

Singh

2015

Parasitol Res

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Myiasis, the infestation of tissues of live humans and other vertebrate animals with dipteran larvae (maggots), is a phenomenon of widespread occurrence throughout the tropical regions of the world. It is commonly seen in domestic and wild animals but occurs rarely in man also. The tissue invasion in man by maggots is generally a well-recognized complication of neglected wounds. The condition may be asymptomatic but occasionally results in more or less severe problems and even death when larvae invade body cavities or areas that forbid their direct visual examination. Many cases of myiasis, however, usually do not reach the attention of medical practitioners because of the tendency of the mature larvae to migrate out of the lesion for pupation. In the present study, the authors reviewed the past literature describing the cases of human myiasis, causative fly species and predisposing factors for the onset of the same. The aim of the present manuscript is to provide a database for the future reference of medical entomologists, medical practitioners and veterinarians. Review of literature revealed that 37 fly species belonging to ten families were responsible worldwide for the onset of human myiasis. The incidence of myiasis among humans can be correlated to increasing fly populations, poor hygienic conditions and presence of domestic animals in the close vicinity. Other factors responsible for myiasis include neglected open wounds and foul-smelling discharge from natural body openings. Moreover, ignorance plays a key role in its occurrence since people are generally unaware about the actual cause and often correlate the condition to their superstitious beliefs. It is emphasized that the patients should not neglect their wounds and should take proper medical care; otherwise, myiasis may supervene.

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Section: Ophthalmomyiasis Externamentioning

confidence: 99%

Incidence of myiasis among humans—a review

Singh

2015

Parasitol Res

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“…The following species have been recognized as causative agents of nosocomial myiasis: L. sericata (35,76,139,157,169,215), Megaselia scalaris (157), Sarcophaga spp. (235), C. hominivorax (82,98,281), Cochliomyia macellaria (66,175,318), and M. domestica (146).…”

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Myiasis

2012

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SUMMARY 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.

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“…The following species have been recognized as causal agents of nosocomial myiasis: Lucilia sericata [ 10 ], Megaselia scalaris [ 11 ], Sarcophaga spp. [ 12 ], Cochliomyia hominivorax [ 13 ], Cochliomyia macellaria [ 14 ], and Musca domestica [ 15 ].…”

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Nosocomial Myiasis Caused by Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae) and Neonatal Myiasis by Sarcophaga spp. (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) in Mexico

Martínez-Rojano

Noguez

Huerta

2018

Case Reports in Infectious Diseases

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The presence of nosocomial myiasis reflects a lack of adequate medical attention, due to the physical facilities and/or the health care personnel. Patients requiring special attention are more susceptible, such as those with a loss of consciousness, assisted mechanical ventilation, tracheal tubes, or nasogastric probes. Nosocomial myiasis is a rare event that has a greater occurrence in the hospitals of poor and developing countries. The two cases herein described represent the first report of nosocomial myiasis in Mexico. The causal agents were found to be Lucilia sericata and Sarcophaga spp. The taxonomical identification of the larvae of the second and third instar was based on the morphology of the cephaloskeleton, anterior spiracles, and peritreme plaques.

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Nosocomial Conjunctival Ophthalmomyiasis With Cochliomyia macellaria

Cited by 11 publications

References 2 publications

Incidence of myiasis among humans—a review

Incidence of myiasis among humans—a review

Myiasis

Nosocomial Myiasis Caused by Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae) and Neonatal Myiasis by Sarcophaga spp. (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) in Mexico

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