title: Retrospective study of Old World screwworm fly (Chrysomya bezziana) myiasis in 59 dogs in Hong Kong over a one year period.
abstract: This retrospective study examined the case records of Old World screw-worm fly myiasis in dogs in Hong Kong's New Territories. Myiasis due to OWSWF was identified and treated in 59 dogs at our clinic over a period of 1 year. Signalment, causes of initial wound, and treatments implemented, are reported. All cases recovered from myiasis with a combination of larvae removal and wound debridement, antibiotics, and topical and systemic insecticides. Whilst this parasite is currently exotic to Australia, much of the country is environmentally suitable (tropical and subtropical) for establishment of OWSWF.
authors.affiliation: Tai Po Animal Medical Centre, Yan Hing Street, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Mcnae
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Lewis
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D003646:Debridement / Q000662:veterinary; D004175:Diptera; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D006723:Hong Kong / Q000453:epidemiology; D007306:Insecticides / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007814:Larva; D008297:Male; D011996:Records / Q000662:veterinary; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012610:Screw Worm Infection / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D012621:Seasons
chemical_list: D007306:Insecticides