Ophthalmomyiasis externa caused by Dermatobia hominis: a successful treatment with oral ivermectin

Wakamatsu, Tais Hitomi; Pierre-Filho, P T P

doi:10.1038/sj.eye.6702120

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“…Other cases of ophthalmomyiasis externa caused by O. ovis had been reported from France by Nitzulescu et al (1966), from Turkey (Dokur et al 2015) and from Saudi Arabia (Al-Amry et al 2014) and three cases of conjunctival myiasis from Italy (Zammarchi et al 2014). Besides O. ovis, many studies have reported the occurrence of ophthalmomyiasis externa caused by the human botfly, Dermatobia hominis (Goodman et al 2000;Denion et al 2004;Wakamatsu and Pierre-Filho 2006;Price et al 2007;Alsaif et al 2014). A case of ophthalmomyiasis externa caused by Muscae fly larvae was reported from India by Singh et al (2010).…”

Section: Ophthalmomyiasis Externamentioning

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: Ophthalmomyiasis Externamentioning

confidence: 96%

Incidence of myiasis among humans—a review

Singh

2015

Parasitol Res

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“…The average number of extracted parasites varies from 9 to 18 (13). One case was successfully treated with ivermectin (358).…”

Section: Cavitary Myiasismentioning

confidence: 99%

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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“…Other flies that cause furuncular myiasis are Cordylobia anthropophaga, Cordylobia rhodaini, and Cuterebra. [1][2][3] Although rodents are the parasite's primary hosts, infestation of humans in areas where the fly is endemic is not uncommon.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%