2022, Number 6
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Mul Med 2022; 26 (6)
Genital Myiasis. Case report
Águila RY, Bejerano FA
Language: Spanish
References: 9
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
myiasis is defined as the infestation of domestic and wild animals, as well as man, by larval stages of various species of Diptera that feed on living or dead tissue or food ingested by the host. Genital myiasis is rare, of which there is little reference in the literature, specifically in the Caribbean.
Case report:
the case of a 56-year-old male patient of rural origin is presented. He was referred from his health area for presenting several ulcers on the penis accompanied by an increase in its volume with fetid secretions, itching and pain. He is admitted for study and treatment in the room. He was diagnosed with genital myiasis at the level of the glans. He had a satisfactory evolution in the room through local cures and treatment with antimicrobials.
Discussion:
genital myiasis is uncommon, probably due to the insulation exerted by clothing in contact with flies, however, short clothing predisposes a greater oviposition in this area due to more accessible exposure, it can mimic inflammatory or ulcerative lesions. In fact, this parasitic infestation has been associated with certain tumor-like urogenital diseases.
Conclusions:
unquestionably, inadequate genital hygiene is a determining factor in the appearance of myiasis.
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