Myiasis

Clin Microbiol Rev. 2012 Jan;25(1):79-105. doi: 10.1128/CMR.00010-11.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antiparasitic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Diptera / pathogenicity*
  • General Surgery / methods
  • Humans
  • Mammals
  • Myiasis / epidemiology*
  • Myiasis / parasitology
  • Myiasis / pathology*
  • Myiasis / therapy

Substances

  • Antiparasitic Agents