2024-06-08 01:48:51
Cutaneous myiasis occurs on exposed skin,often the face, scalp, arms or legs.
In the furuncular form, boil-like lesions develop gradually over a few days. Each lesion has a central punctum, which discharges sero-sanguinous fluid. The posterior end of the larva, equipped with a group of spiracles, is usually visible in the punctum. The lesions are often extremely painful. Lymphangitis, regional lymphadenopathy, systemic symptoms or secondary bacterial infection may occur.
Lesions rapidly resolve once the larva emerges/is removed.
Some larvae can be expressed by firm pressure around the edges of the lesion. Others require surgical management. Ivermectin isused if surgery is unsuccessful. Infected wounds require surgical debridement andirrigation to remove larvae, plus treatment ofsecondary infection.
د. ياسر الهبيط
أخصائي الأمراض الجلدية والتناسلية والتجميل
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