Myiasis.
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.
Dermatology Section, Universidade federal do Amazonas, Brazil. omarlupi@globo.com
Fabio
F
Francesconi
Omar
O
Lupi
D000818:Animals; D000977:Antiparasitic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004175:Diptera / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D013502:General Surgery / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008322:Mammals; D009198:Myiasis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000469:parasitology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy
D000977:Antiparasitic Agents