“Something moving in my head”

Isolation ofSchineriasp. from a Man

“…No report has described bacteremia following myiasis with facultative parasites, but investigations of bacteria in reported myiasis cases have been conducted on cutaneous lesions and never on blood ( 9 ). Because of this association between maggots and risk for bacteremia, blood cultures should be performed for patients with myiasis and poor hygiene.…”

Myiasis During Adventure Sports Race

“…Travelers can contract aggressive obligatory myiases. This is the third report of C. hominivorax infestation in a tourist in 3 years ( 4 , 9 ). Also, a previous case was reported in a U.S. Army ranger who was wounded in action in Panama ( 5 ).…”

“…Secondary bacterial infections are common. All conditions compromising the integrity of skin (like tick bites and skin diseases) predispose to the infestation ( 4 ). The eggs of Cochliomyia hominivorax are laid in batches.…”

“…It is classified as a restricted animal pathogen in the United States. At present, populations of C. hominivorax are found in Central and South America and in certain Caribbean Islands ( 4 , 6 , 7 ). Human infestations remain an important health problem, primarily affecting the severely debilitated or persons with no access to healthcare.…”

Nasal myiasis presented with palatal perforation: a Case report

“…Secondary bacterial infections are common. All conditions compromising bodily integrity predispose to infestation [6]. The parasites are quite mobile and their clinical signs and symptoms always appear suddenly.…”