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| العنوان: |
Myiasis in a scalp wound as a complication of neglected pediculosis capitis: a case report. |
| المؤلفون: |
Chamberlin, Charmaine V., Ramos, Veronica M., Dofitas, Belen L. |
| المصدر: |
International Journal of Dermatology; Oct2023, Vol. 62 Issue 10, pe523-e525, 3p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
MYIASIS, SCALP, ECTOPARASITIC infestations, SARCOPHAGIDAE, PEDICULOSIS, MEDICAL personnel |
| مستخلص: |
This occurs through a fly depositing eggs in an open wound or sore, or hatching larvae with the ability to directly burrow into intact skin.[1] Pediculosis capitis is one of the most common scalp infestations in school-age children, especially in developing countries such as the Philippines.[2] A chronic skin infection such as a secondarily infected pediculosis capitis infestation is a viable site attracting flesh flies. On physical examination, the scalp was found to be severely impetiginized and excoriated from a chronic pediculosis capitis infestation (Fig. These patients instead prioritize seeking care for acute diseases such as diarrhea or respiratory tract infections and view skin infestations as part of day-to-day life.[3] The complication of myiasis in this case could have been easily avoided. [Extracted from the article] |
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