Three cases of cutaneous myiasis caused by Cordylobia rodhaini

Veraldi, Stefano; Serini, Stefano Maria; Süss, L.

doi:10.3855/jidc.3825

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“…The earliest case of human traumatic myiasis due to Lucilia cuprina had been reported from West Africa in a female patient suffering from leprosy (Roubaud 1914). Various other cases were also recorded from Africa caused by Chrysomya inclinata (Jack 1937;Hopkins 1944), Cordylobia anthropophaga (Oluwatosin and Fadahunsi 2003) and Cordylobia rodhaini (Veraldi et al 2014). Cases of traumatic myiasis had been reported in 42 cases with pre-existing wounds from the USA (Sherman 2000), scratch wound of scalp (Lori et al 1999), a mentally retarded patient (Chigusa et al 1998), schizophrenic patients (Chigusa et al 1996), a patient with necrotic hip wound (Khan-Ali and Khan-Ali 1975) and a wounded soldier (Mehr et al 1991).…”

Section: Traumatic Myiasismentioning

confidence: 95%

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: Traumatic Myiasismentioning

confidence: 95%

Incidence of myiasis among humans—a review

Singh

2015

Parasitol Res

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“…Rodents and antelopes are the main hosts of C. rodhaini (Pampiglione et al 1991). Humans become infected when they come into contact with contaminated soil or clothing (Veraldi et al 2014).…”

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confidence: 99%

Myiasis in Dogs in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana

Johnson

Gakuya

Mbuthia

et al. 2016

Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases

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Myiasis is the infestation of tissues of live vertebrate animals and humans with dipterous larvae. In sub-Saharan Africa, Cordylobia anthropohaga and Cordylobia rodhaini are known to be responsible for cutaneous myiasis in animals and humans. Human cases of myiasis, purportedly acquired in Ghana but diagnosed in other countries, have been reported; however, published data on its occurrence in animals in Ghana is unavailable. This study assessed the prevalence of canine myiasis among owned dogs in the Greater Accra region (GAR) of Ghana. A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Greater Accra region of Ghana, selected for being the region with the highest estimated population density of owned dogs. Physical examination and demographic characteristics of the study dogs were assessed. Management of the dogs was assessed through a questionnaire administered to the dog owners. A total of 392 owned dogs were sampled. Twenty-nine (7.4%) had cutaneous myiasis caused by C. rodhaini. In addition, one (0.2%) of the dogs had intestinal myiasis, with Dermatobia hominis as the offending larvae. Among the breeds of dogs with myiasis, the mongrel was most affected, with 24 (82.8%) out of the 29 cases. The mongrels, majority of which (24; 82.8%) were males, were left to roam freely in the community. Results from this study demonstrate that C. rodhaini and D. hominis are important causes of myiasis in owned dogs in the GAR of Ghana. Dogs could play a role in the spread of myiasis to humans, with its attendant public health implications.

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“…As for C. anthropophaga , manual extraction is usually possible, and surgical excision might not be required. Patients should be warned of a possible hyperpigmentation of the area, persisting several months after resolution …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%