Invasive intestinal myiasis in a young male presenting as fungating rectal mass: An unusual presentation. Indian J Pathol Microbiol 2012;55:384-5 How to cite this URL: Kumari M, Goel MM, Singh D. [ijpmonline.org]

Unusual presentation of cutaneous myiasis. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2010 Nov-Dec;76(6):712–4. [ CrossRef ] [ Pubmed ] [ijcasereportsandimages.com]

Unusual presentation of cutaneous myiasis. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2010;76:712-4 Sir, A 38-year-old married female presented with pain, swelling and redness of the clitoral area of 5 days duration. [ijdvl.com]

Patient 1 presented a larva of approximately 20 mm in length, patient 2 presented a larva of 10 mm in length, and patient 3 presented two larvae of 18 and 23 mm. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

When few organisms are present, infiltration of the area with lidocaine and surgical removal is adequate. Care must be taken to extract the larvae whole; otherwise, a considerable foreign body reaction may ensue. [clinicalgate.com]

• Epilepsy

  The patient was mentally challenged and revealed a medical history of epilepsy from childhood. [jpalliativecare.com]

  As secondary findings acute renal failure, status after stroke, heart rhythm disorders and epilepsy were present. The fasciitis in his right thigh has been treated surgically with necrosectomy and fasciotomy in referral hospital. [oatext.com]

• Intermittent Fever

  fever, anorexia and weight loss of 3-month duration. [ijpmonline.org]

• Rectal Mass

  On proctoscopy, an irregular fungating mass with maggots creeping over it in the rectum and anal canal were found. The clinical diagnosis was rectal mass likely to be an infected polyp. [ijpmonline.org]

• Rectal Bleeding

  An unusual cause of rectal bleeding: Intestinal myiasis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2010;51:530-1. [ijpmonline.org]

• Halitosis

  Warm humid climate and non-healing wound with halitosis attract the flies to lay eggs. Eggs hatch within 24 hours, and the larvae formed release toxins to destroy the host tissue. [jpalliativecare.com]

• Poor Oral Hygiene

  Considering the patient's mental status, history of epilepsy, and poor oral hygiene, it was provisionally diagnosed as an ulcer infested with maggots (oral myiasis). [jpalliativecare.com]

• Mouth Breathing

  In humans, the sites most commonly affected are skin, nose, ears, eyes, anus, vagina, and oral cavity. [2], [3] Oral myiasis is associated with nosocomial infections, dental extractions, visits to tropical countries, alcoholism, and mouth breathing, and [jpalliativecare.com]

• Ulcer

  On local examination, there was ulcer of size approximately 5x3 cm, irregular in shape, involving right labia majora, labia minora and vagina (Figure 1). Floor of the ulcer was covered with foul smelling slough with numerous maggots. [ijcasereportsandimages.com]

  On palpation, the ulcer was tender and indurate. [jpalliativecare.com]

  Myiasis can complicate ulcers and neglected wounds. Pemphigus is a chronic, autoimmune blistering disorder affecting the skin and mucous membranes. [e-ijd.org]

  The infestation can involve numerous species, and clinical presentations include nodules, ulcers, creeping eruption, and wound contamination. The goal of therapy is complete larvae removal and preventing future infestation. [clinicalgate.com]

  No ulcer or vesicle was seen in the genitalia. On pulling the prepucial skin over the clitoris, two maggots were seen in the space between the clitoris and the prepuce [Figure 1]. Both maggots were removed manually using forceps [Figure 2]. [ijdvl.com]

• Subcutaneous Nodule

  If the maggots invade rather than staying on superficial layers of exposed tissue, subcutaneous nodules can result. 6 Myiasis of body cavities results from maggot infestation of the eye, nasal passages, ear canal, or mouth. [web.stanford.edu]

• Neglect

  Further, neglected wound myiasis had led to the formation of a sinus tract over the right medial thigh containing multiple larvae. [e-ijd.org]

  In such cases, neglected oral hygiene and halitosis attracts the flies to lay eggs in oral wounds resulting in oral myiasis. We present a case of oral myiasis in 40-year-old male patient with mental disability and history of epilepsy. [jpalliativecare.com]

  Expand your knowledge concerning rare and neglected tropical diseases, as well as how diagnosis and treatment takes place in resource-poor settings. [books.google.com]

  Traumatic or wound myiasis may be seen in neglected ulcers or wounds. The larvae (maggots) can be seen, often in large numbers in the suppurating tissues. [ijcasereportsandimages.com]

  Five percent of infestations were nosocomially acquired and not necessarily associated with patient neglect. Record : found Abstract : found Article : not found Cutaneous myiasis: a review of the common types of myiasis. [scienceopen.com]

• Ataxia

  In addition, he also suffered from abetalipoproteinemia, clinically manifesting as progressive ataxia. [e-ijd.org]

• Polyps

  The clinical diagnosis was rectal mass likely to be an infected polyp. Excision of mass with diversion colostomy was done and tissue was sent for histopathology. Grossly a fungating necrotic soft tissue piece was received measuring 4 × 3.5 × 2 cm. [ijpmonline.org]

More Types of Creeping myiasis » Symptoms See also related disorder symptom information: Symptoms of Myiasis Symptoms of Parasitic Infections Diagnosis See also related information on diagnosis: Diagnosis of Myiasis Treatments See also the following treatment [familydiagnosis.com]

Conventional treatment is the mechanical removal of the larvae, one by one, which is painful and embarrassing and repugnant to both health professional and patient. [oatext.com]

Supplemental treatments, such as isopropyl alcohol, Dakin’s solution, iodine, or hydrogen peroxide are needed for treatment of wound myiasis. Related Treatment of Skin Disease Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies 4e [clinicalgate.com]

Expand your knowledge concerning rare and neglected tropical diseases, as well as how diagnosis and treatment takes place in resource-poor settings. [books.google.com]

TREATMENT Wound myiasis debridement and irrigation (Chloroform, Turpentine guaze, Ether, Paraffin, Eusol) treatment of secondary infections Mechanical Forceps Extraction 14. [slideshare.net]

Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. [icd10coded.com]

Scabies Definition and Etiology Scabies is an ectoparasite infestation caused by the female mite Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. [clevelandclinicmeded.com]

ETIOLOGY Muscidae (Wound Myiasis / Accidental) -Musca domestica (Housefly) -Fannia canicularis (lesser / latrine housefly) Calliphoridae (blowflies – Metallic / Non-metallic) • • • • • • • Cochliomyia (NW Screwworm) Chrysomyia (OW Screwworm) Cordylobia [slideshare.net]

Figure 1: Maggots seen in the space between the clitoris and the prepuce Click here to view Later, detailed history was taken to determine the etiology of myiasis. [ijdvl.com]

Tropical and subtropical areas with warm and humid climate, such as the Americas, Central and South Africa are most common ( CDC: Parasites - Myiasis [Accessed 10 October 2018] ) Rarely seen in the continental United States; most commonly seen in travelers Etiology [pathologyoutlines.com]

A glossary of entomological and epidemiological terms is included, along with a list of commonly used insecticides and their trade names. [books.google.com]

Epidemiological, clinical, analytical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and follow-up data were collected from clinical files. [ajtmh.org]

The epidemiologic characteristics of human myiasis in the United States remain undefined. To describe the most common clinical conditions associated with human myiasis and the causative maggot species. [scienceopen.com]

[…] which feed on the host tissues, liquid body substance or ingested food Other cutaneous locations such as eye, mucosa, breast and gastrointestinal tract can be affected ( West Afr J Med 2013;32:149 ) Terminology Human botfly, Dermatobia hominis, myiasis Epidemiology [pathologyoutlines.com]

Taxonomic study of the Phyllosoma complex and other triatomine (Insecta: Hemiptera: Reduviidae) species of epidemiological importance in the transmission of Chagas disease: using ITS-2 and mtCytB sequences. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pathophysiology and Natural History The mode of transmission varies among genera. [clevelandclinicmeded.com]

Other flies deposit their eggs in soil, where larvae hatch and may penetrate the barefoot skin, which can be prevented by appropriate footware. To prevent wound myiasis, simple antisepsis is usually sufficient. [clinicalgate.com]

On clinical suspicion, ivermectin should be given to prevent larval invasion of the eye (ophthalmomyiasis). Since H. tarandi oviposits on hair, we suggest wearing a hat as a prevention measure. Article metrics loading... [eurosurveillance.org]

Get the skills you need now with new information on global humanitarian relief and expedition medicine, plus expanded coverage of injury prevention and environmental preservation. [books.google.com]

Because larvae feed on dead tissue and foreign matter in open wounds, they were sometimes deliberately introduced to supplement surgical removal of dead or diseased tissue and to prevent infection. [britannica.com]

Antibiotics can also be prescribed to prevent secondary bacterial infection. [jpalliativecare.com]