Open AccessExtensive myiasis of the leg in a patient with filarial lymphedema: implications for morbidity care in filariasis elimination program
Author(s) -
VijeshS Kuttiatt,
Shanmuganathan Venkatesan,
Vaishnavi Srinivasan,
LourdurajDe Britto,
Manju Rahi,
Ashwani Kumar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of vector borne diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.581
H-Index - 41
ISSN - 0972-9062
DOI - 10.4103/0972-9062.318314
Subject(s) - myiasis , lymphedema , filariasis , lymphatic filariasis , elephantiasis , medicine , infestation , ivermectin , dermatology , surgery , helminths , larva , veterinary medicine , biology , ecology , immunology , cancer , botany , breast cancer
Myiasis, infestation of the human body by larva of flies is an under-recognized and ignored medical condition. Not only is this condition unsightly and extremely distressing to the patient, but it also generates a ghastly feeling in care givers and health care workers as well. The authors report extensive myiasis of the leg in a patient with filarial lymphedema from southern India, which is rarely illustrated in published literature. Treatment of myiasis is described in brief. There is a need for strengthening morbidity management in filariasis elimination program.