Ophthalmomyiasis externa durch Oestrus ovis der Schafs- und Ziegenbremse

Cucera, A; Watzel, C; Lang, Gabrielle E.

doi:10.1055/s-0028-1109139

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“…A number of cases of ophthalmomyiasis externa had been reported from different countries (Chodosh and Clarridge 1992;Groh et al 1998;Weinand and Bauer 2001;Cucera et al 2009;Vogt et al 2015). Out of the numerous myiasis-causing fly species, the sheep botfly-O.…”

Section: Ophthalmomyiasis Externamentioning

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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: 99%

Incidence of myiasis among humans—a review

Singh

2015

Parasitol Res

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“…It is important to note that tourist and recreational activities accounted for 10.49% of all reported cases. Tamponi et al [98] documented three instances of external ophthalmomyiasis in Italian tourists, while Cucera et al [99] reported two cases in German tourists. Dorchies [100] noted that external ophthalmomyiasis is usually accidental.…”

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“…Similarly, Akbarzadeh et al [105] and Abdellatif et al [18] also identified O. ovis as the cause. Our review of cases across a wide geographical distribution [27] Asia [37,53,54,58,65,75,88,102,106,107], Europe [19,31,36,45,57,59,99,[108][109][110], Africa [18,51,52,76], Australia [48], and America [17,19,55,56,93,[111][112][113][114][115] published in the last 22 years found that 225/352 (72.12%) cases had external ophthalmomyiasis (O. ovis), with 18% of cases not reporting the causative agent [27]. This differs from studies that identified O. ovis as the cause in endemic Mediterranean countries [18,104,105], including cases reported since the 1970s.…”

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Ophthalmomyiasis Externa and Importance of Risk Factors, Clinical Manifestations, and Diagnosis: Review of the Medical Literature

Martinez-Rojano,

Huerta,

Sámano

et al. 2023

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Objective: This review aims to describe and compare the risk factors, clinical course, diagnosis, and parasitologic features of external ophthalmomyiasis. We also discuss the different preventive measures and the effect of global warming in a large case series reported from January 2000 to December 2022. Methods: We perform a literature review of reported cases of external ophthalmomyiasis to determine the clinical characteristics, therapeutic management, and information on the organisms that most commonly cause external ophthalmomyiasis. Results: A total of 312 cases of external ophthalmomyiasis were recorded. The most common causative organism was Oestrus ovis (Linnaeus) (Diptera: Oestridae), accounting for 72.1% of cases, followed by Dermatobia hominis (Linnaeus Jr. in Pallas, 1781) (Diptera: Oestridae) at 5.4%, Lucilia sericata (Meigen) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) at 0.96%, and Chrysomyia bezziana (Villeneuve) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) at 0.96%. Before experiencing symptoms, 43.6% of cases reported having direct contact with flies or being hit in the eye, 33% reported no associated risk factors, 9.3% reported living with sheep and goats, and 7.7% reported a history of foreign objects entering the eye. The most common symptoms for those affected by O. ovis were sudden onset, including a foreign body sensation and movement, redness, tearing, itching, swelling, irritation, photophobia, burning, and ocular secretion. In cases caused by D. hominis, symptoms included eyelid edema, pain, redness, itching, movement within the lesion, ocular irritation, and discharge. Regarding occupational or recreational activity, agriculture, and livestock had the highest incidence, followed by trades and technical activities, being a student, and having traveled to an endemic region for work or recreation. Conclusion: Patients with red eyes may suffer from external ophthalmomyiasis, which requires a thorough examination to diagnose and treat it early. Moreover, as the temperature increases due to climate change, it is essential to consider how this will affect the spread of different pathogens.

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“…B. der Mittelmeerraum, sind aber deutlich mehr betroffen [6]. In Deutschland werden nur einzelne Fälle beobachtet, und in den meisten Fällen handelt es sich um eine im Ausland erworbene Ophthalmomyiasis externa [1,[6][7][8][9][10][11][12]. In der .…”

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