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Cutaneous Myiasis in a Healthy Young Adult From Saudi Arabia: A Report of a Rare Case.
Cureus
October 2024
Department of Dermatology, King Faisal Hospital, Ministry of Health, Makkah, SAU.
Myiasis is a parasitic infection of the skin tissue caused by larvae, which are commonly known as maggots, that is typically observed in the tropical and subtropical areas of Africa and the Americas. Cutaneous myiasis is the most prevalent form of myiasis and is categorized as furuncular, creeping (migratory), or wound (traumatic) myiasis based on its clinical presentation. Few cases of cutaneous myiasis have been observed in Saudi Arabia, and most of these have been observed in southern Saudi Arabia.
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Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg
January 2025
Department of Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery, Duke Eye Center, North Carolina, U.S.A.
Periocular and orbital myiasis are rare, vision-threatening conditions characterized by the infestation of dipterous fly larvae into periorbital and orbital tissues. While it has been primarily reported in tropical and subtropical regions where the climate is ideal for fly larval breeding, any patient with inadequate wound care regardless of geography may be predisposed. Infestations can progress rapidly over the course of several days with significant risk of life-threatening intracranial extension.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKey Clinical Message: Neonatal cutaneous myiasis is a rare disease in newborns. Although it is unlikely, the level of suspicion for this condition should be high, especially in tropical regions. Treatment may deviate from the standard approach when necessary, and chemical debridement can be considered, particularly for smaller lesions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTravel-Related Cutaneous Myiasis: A Case Report.
J Clin Med
September 2024
Division of Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA.
Background: Human myiasis, the infestation of tissues by dipterous larvae, commonly manifests as painful, raised skin lesions, particularly in tropical regions such as Latin America, where (the human botfly) is a frequent cause. With increased international travel, cases of travel-related myiasis have become more prevalent, necessitating awareness among healthcare providers in non-endemic regions.
Methods: We present a case of cutaneous myiasis in a 69-year-old male who returned to the United States from Belize.
Patients diagnosed with cancer post-treatment are prone to have recurrent disease. Regular follow-up of these patients enables early recognition and treatment. A tissue diagnosis before starting treatment is imperative to avoid misdiagnosis and management.
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