Myiasis (fly infestation)

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Myiasis is the term for the invasion of the body by the larvae (maggots) of flies.[1] Myiasis is most likely to occur in semi-tropical and tropical areas of the world.[2] Myiasis may occur in both humans and animals.

Myiasis infection in the circumcision wound

Hossain et al. (2012) reported a single case of myiasis in the circumcision wound of a 10-year-old boy in Bangladesh who had been circumcised seven days before by a traditional circumciser using unsterilized instruments and dressing material.[3]

Treatment

The treatment was primarily surgical. The maggots were cleaned out and then antibiotics were administered. After healing was complete, the boy received plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons, which included a split-thickness skin graft.[3]

Literature review

A search of the medical literature found no similar cases.[3]

References

  1. Jump up REFweb (2012). Myiasis, The Free Dictionary. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  2. Jump up REFweb (26 October 2020). Myiasis FAQs, Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.
  3. Jump up to: a b c REFjournal Hossain MJ, Islam KM, Nabi J. Myiasis as a rare complication of male circumcision: a case report and review of literature. Case Rep Surg. 2012; 2012: [483431]. PMID. PMC. DOI. Retrieved 21 February 2022.