A world review of reported myiases caused by flower flies (Diptera: Syrphidae), including the first case of human myiasis from Palpada scutellaris (Fabricius, 1805)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-020-06616-4
Abstract: Rat-tailed larvae of the syrphid species Palpada scutellaris (Fabricius, 1805) are documented causing an enteric human myiasis in Costa Rica. This is the first time that the genus Palpada is recorded as a human myiasis… read more here.
Keywords: fabricius 1805; scutellaris fabricius; human myiasis; palpada scutellaris ... See more keywords
Myiasis in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma—a systematic review and protocol for management
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DOI: 10.1007/s10006-019-00757-2
Abstract: BackgroundOral squamous cell carcinoma results in various morbidities like pain, bleeding on provocation, loss of function, facial disfigurement, extra oral fungation, and tissue necrosis. Other than these dreadful complications, sometimes in advanced and incurable stage,… read more here.
Keywords: oral squamous; cell carcinoma; squamous cell; myiasis ... See more keywords
Human myiasis cases originating and reported in Africa for the last two decades (1998-2018): A review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2020.105590
Abstract: The article reviews literature on myiasis in Africa and cases that originated in Africa over the last two decades (1998-2018). The relevant literature was obtained by using several databases (Science-Direct, JSTOR, Google Scholar, Ebscohost and… read more here.
Keywords: africa last; last two; decades 1998; myiasis ... See more keywords
Massive orbital myiasis arising from nasal myiasis in an Indonesian patient with diabetes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2019.01.006
Abstract: Purpose Orbital myiasis is a rare condition. We report a case of massive orbital myiasis (ophthalmomyiasis profunda) arising from nasal myiasis and caused by Chrysomya bezziana in a patient with diabetes. Observations A 55-year-old woman… read more here.
Keywords: orbital myiasis; nasal myiasis; massive orbital; myiasis ... See more keywords
Concurrent ophthalmomyiasis externa and aural myiasis: A case report in an urban hospital in the United States
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2020.100590
Abstract: Purpose To describe a case of concurrent ophthalmomyiasis externa and aural myiasis in a patient presenting with headache, right eye pain and blurred vision in an urban hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Observations Myiasis is the… read more here.
Keywords: externa aural; concurrent ophthalmomyiasis; case; ophthalmomyiasis externa ... See more keywords
Oral Myiasis affecting Paediatric Patients: A Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2021.07.006
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Oral myiasis is a rare condition caused by Dipteran larvae that feed on living or dead tissues, ingested food or body fluids. It affects immunocompromised individuals with low socioeconomic status or those unable to… read more here.
Keywords: cases oral; oral myiasis; systematic review; myiasis ... See more keywords
Evolutionary profile of the family Calliphoridae, with notes on the origin of myiasis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.01.032
Abstract: The family Calliphoridae is a group of heterogenous calyptrate flies with a worldwide distribution including species of ecological, veterinary, medical, and forensic importance. Notorious for their parasitic habits, the larvae of many blowflies are characterised… read more here.
Keywords: family calliphoridae; origin myiasis; family; myiasis ... See more keywords
Otomyiasis: Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1617427
Abstract: Introduction Myiasis is a disease caused by fly larvae that grow in the tissues of animals and humans. It can cause a variety of local symptoms, like erythema or pain, depending on its location, and… read more here.
Keywords: symptomatology; otomyiasis systematic; systematic review; review ... See more keywords
Effect of Temperature and Tissue Type on the Development of Myiasis Causing Fly; Chrysomya bezziana (Diptera: Calliphoridae)
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DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjy212
Abstract: Abstract Chrysomya bezziana Villeneuve is the major human myiasis producer in tropical countries, including Sri Lanka. Although of great medical and veterinary importance, only a single study has been published on the development of C.… read more here.
Keywords: tissue type; bezziana; chrysomya bezziana; myiasis ... See more keywords
Urinary myiasis: not your typical urinary tract infection.
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DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taz081
Abstract: A Canadian traveler returns from Irak and Afghanistan reporting larvae expulsion during micturition. We report the first case of urinary myiasis in Canada and discuss the differential diagnosis and clinical approach to this rare disease. read more here.
Keywords: urinary tract; typical urinary; myiasis typical; myiasis ... See more keywords
Occurrence of human urogenital myiasis due to neglected personal hygiene: a review
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DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/try107
Abstract: Myiasis, the infestation of tissues or organs of vertebrate animals with dipteran larvae, is a common parasitic problem among domestic and wild mammals. The condition, which is also witnessed in humans, is relatively frequent in… read more here.
Keywords: occurrence human; personal hygiene; urogenital myiasis; myiasis ... See more keywords