Myiasis is a parasitic disease caused by fly larvae infestation in the body, affecting the eyes, skin, ears, and nose. It is common in tropical and subtropical countries and can be prevented by eliminating breeding grounds and practicing good hygiene. Diagnosis is based on symptoms, and treatment involves cleaning and disinfecting the wound or surgical removal of the larvae.
Myiasis is a parasitic disease caused by an infestation of fly larvae or larvae in different parts of the body. There are nearly 100 types of flies that belong to the order Diptera that can cause myiasis. Examples of species that can cause myiasis include the human fly, ram fly, and tumbu fly. They typically gain entry into the human body through open wounds, inhalation, ingestion of infected meat products, and sometimes, even through intact, intact skin. The infestation frequently affects the eyes, skin, ears and nose.
Manifestations of the disease usually depend on which part of the body the fly has deposited its larvae. When it is in the eye, for example, the patient presents with severe eye irritation, pain, eyelid swelling, and crying. He may also experience sensations of having a foreign body inside the eye.
If myiasis affects the nose, the patient usually complains of nasal obstruction, frequent nosebleeds, and difficulty swallowing. Foul-smelling nasal discharge is also observed. Ear invasion, on the other hand, usually presents with foul-smelling discharges from the affected ear. A patient may also have the sensation of hearing buzzing sounds. Skin disorders often show painful, itchy pimple-like lesions on the scalp, legs, and face, and he may feel that something is crawling under his skin.
People who live in or travel to tropical and subtropical countries such as Mexico, or continents such as Africa and South America are more likely to get myiasis. The incidence of the disease increases during the summer months. These flies mostly prefer warm and humid environments, ideal for their growth. Anyone can get infected with the condition, especially those who enjoy being outdoors.
Internal medicine physicians who specialize in infectious diseases are often the physicians who diagnose and treat patients with myiasis. There are, however, no accurate diagnostic tests for myiasis. Doctors often diagnose these patients through the signs and symptoms they exhibit, as well as the pertinent information they request from patients. Treatment of myiasis involves thorough cleaning and disinfection of the wound. Sometimes doctors surgically remove the larvae.
Myiasis can be prevented by eliminating its main source. The breeding grounds of the flies must be destroyed through proper waste disposal and the use of insecticides. In addition, good personal hygiene, proper sanitation, and proper handwashing techniques are also important practices to observe. Ironing your clothes before putting them on is another way to kill fly eggs.
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