title: Myiasis: diagnosis, treatment and medical use of maggots.
abstract: Two myiasis cases are presented which illustrate aspects of this infestation, and the role of the medical laboratory scientist with regard to the importance of critical thinking, problem-solving, and interprofessional communication skills. The purpose is to heighten awareness of myiasis, and emphasize the role of the medical laboratory scientist as a member of the healthcare team in confirming diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: The State University of New Jersey, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Newark, NJ 07101, USA. fydrysna@umdnj.edu
authors.forename: Nadine A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Fydryszewski
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007814:Larva; D008297:Male; D009198:Myiasis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012876:Skin Diseases, Parasitic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000469:parasitology*