Eristalis tenax as a cause of urinary myiasis

Mumcuoğlu, İpek; Akarsu, Gülay Aral; Balaban, Neriman; Keleş, İhsan

doi:10.1080/00365540510043275

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“…One unusual case of preputial myiasis was documented in Nottingham, UK (Parkinson et al 2008). A case of urinary myiasis was reported from Scandinavia due to E. tenax (Mumcuoglu et al 2005). In another report, Telmatoscopus albipunctata was found responsible for causing urinary myiasis in a patient from Egypt (El-Badry et al 2014).…”

Section: Urinogenital Myiasismentioning

confidence: 96%

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: Urinogenital Myiasismentioning

confidence: 96%

Incidence of myiasis among humans—a review

Singh

2015

Parasitol Res

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“…The most common fly larvae seen in these scenarios are drain flies (Psychodidae) and rat-tailed maggots (Syrphidae). Unfortunately, after an identification is made, it is not uncommon for case reports to be published (116)(117)(118)(119)(120), perpetuating the belief that these flies cause clinical disease in humans. Many of the free-living aquatic fly larvae can be readily separated from myiasis-causing calliphorids and oesterids by the presence of a distinct head capsule (Fig.…”

Section: Free-living Fly Larvaementioning

confidence: 99%

Laboratory Identification of Arthropod Ectoparasites

2014

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SUMMARY The collection, handling, identification, and reporting of ectoparasitic arthropods in clinical and reference diagnostic laboratories are discussed in this review. Included are data on ticks, mites, lice, fleas, myiasis-causing flies, and bed bugs. The public health importance of these organisms is briefly discussed. The focus is on the morphological identification and proper handling and reporting of cases involving arthropod ectoparasites, particularly those encountered in the United States. Other arthropods and other organisms not of public health concern, but routinely submitted to laboratories for identification, are also briefly discussed.

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“…Symptoms subside after the expelling or removal of the maggots. Uncommon myiasis agents are associated with this type of accidental myiasis, for example, Megaselia scalaris (93), Psychoda albipennis (149), Eristalis tenax (132,242), Piophila casei (101,295), Fannia scalaris (361), Fannia canicularis (20,272,325), and Muscina stabulans (19).…”

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Myiasis

2012

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SUMMARY Myiasis is defined as the infestation of live vertebrates (humans and/or animals) with dipterous larvae. In mammals (including humans), dipterous larvae can feed on the host's living or dead tissue, liquid body substance, or ingested food and cause a broad range of infestations depending on the body location and the relationship of the larvae with the host. In this review, we deeply discuss myiasis as a worldwide infestation with different agents and with its broad scenario of clinical manifestations as well as diagnosis techniques and treatment.

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Eristalis tenax as a cause of urinary myiasis

Cited by 31 publications

References 6 publications

Incidence of myiasis among humans—a review

Incidence of myiasis among humans—a review

Laboratory Identification of Arthropod Ectoparasites

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