Postoperative Wound Myiasis Caused by Sarcophaga carnaria

Ergün, Sefa; Akıncı, Ozan; Sirekbasan, Serhat; Kocael, Ahmet

doi:10.5152/tpd.2016.4621

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“…It is mostly seen in intensive care patients with hypoesthesia or disturbed consciousness, preventing the patient from sensing contact from the fly. 32,33 Ergün et al 34 presented a case of nosocomial wound myiasis by Sarcophaga species in patient with biliary tract injury caused by laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Polat et al 35 reported two otomyiasis cases caused by Sarcophaga species.…”

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

Erenler

TURAN>

et al. 2019

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports

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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). In this report, we present a patient with myiasis with an extremely rare clinical manifestation and severe allergic reaction, and we review the literature in order to reveal the current status. A 20-year-old female patient was admitted to our emergency department due to rush on face, cough and shortness of breath. The maggot came out of her nose was identified as Oestrus ovis . With a diagnosis of severe allergic reaction due to myiasis, she was treated diphenhidramine, prednisone and inhale albuterol in the emergency department. After treatment and further investigation, she was discharged with full recovery. Myiasis is a rare cause for severe allergic reaction in patients with definite diagnosis. Immediate diagnosis and treatment are milestones in preventing bad outcomes.

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

Erenler

TURAN>

et al. 2019

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“…The recommended treatment of myiasis is to collect all visible larvae and screwworms directly from the wound and to perform active debridement and daily dressing with antiseptic solutions; if possible, the infested area should be removed completely. 17 , 18 If necessary, excisions can also be made to reach the larvae. 12 First, larvae and eggs are forced to the surface by triggering regional hypoxia with a toxic substance; then, the larvae on the surface are mechanically cleaned.…”

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Human myiasis in patients with diabetic foot: 18 cases

Uysal

Öztürk

Taşbakan

et al. 2018

Annals of Saudi Medicine

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BACKGROUNDMyiasis complication of diabetic foot ulcer has only been presented in a few case reports. Therefore, there is a need for additional data on this infestation.OBJECTIVEEvaluate clinical characteristics of human myiasis in patients with diabetic foot.DESIGNCase series.SETTINGSA tertiary referral healthcare institution and a diabetic foot center.PATIENTS AND METHODSPatients with diabetic foot infection complicated by myiasis who were admitted between June 2012 and July 2017.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURESBacterial infection rate, accompanying bacterial agents, amputation (morbidity) and mortality rate.SAMPLE SIZE18.RESULTSEight (44.4%) of the patients were female. Sixteen (88.9%) had moderate-to-severe infections; 15 (83.3%) had necrotic tissue. Larval debridement therapy was performed on all patients at the bedside in consecutive sessions. A third-stage larva of Calliphora was detected in one case (5.6%). Second- and third-stage larvae of Lucilia sericata were detected in 5 (27.8%) and 7 (38.9%) patients, respectively. All the patients had a bacterial infection with myiasis. Twelve (66.7%) patients underwent amputation. Three (16.7%) patients died. Myiasis was more frequent in the months of May, June and July.CONCLUSIONTo our knowledge, this is the largest reported series of cases of diabetic foot with myiasis. The most common parasitic agent was Lucilia sericata. Bacterial soft tissue infections were observed in all cases. Poor hygienic conditions were noteworthy and all patients were in need of radical surgery. Myiasis complication of diabetic foot is more frequently seen in the spring and summer.LIMITATIONSInsufficient follow-up time for analysis of possible confounding factors.

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“…The myiasis cases in Turkey, created in different parts of the body by Sarcophagidae, have been reported. 13,14 It is recommended in furuncular myiasis treatment to remove the larvae mechanically, to clean the necrotic tissues, and to clean the skin with antiseptic solution. Antibiotics are used when complications develop.…”

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“…Antibiotics are used when complications develop. 14 As a result, furuncular myiasis cases are rare in Turkey, and this usually leads to delayed diagnosis times. If diagnosed bacterial furuncles are not healing with the treatment, furuncular myiasis should also be considered especially in patients with recent travel history to tropical regions.…”

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