Miasis Furuncular Produced by Dermatobia hominis (Diptera: Oestridae) Larvae in Humans: A Report of Three Cases

  • Elena Moissant de Román Chair of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Central University of Venezuela. Maracay, state Aragua.
  • Jessica Quijada Chair of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Central University of Venezuela. Maracay, state Aragua.
  • María Elena García Chair of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Central University of Venezuela. Maracay, state Aragua.
  • David Simoes Chair of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Zulia. Maracaibo state zulia.
  • Nynlhe Katiuska Hermoso Pediatrician doctor. Free Exercise Maracay, state Aragua.
Keywords: Dermatobia hominis, myiasis furuncular, nodule

Abstract

Three human furunculoid myasis cases caused by the Dermatobia hominis’s fly larvae, that occurred in Aragua and Guárico States are described. They were: a.- A 35-year-old female who presented a furunculous nodule lesion on her right gluteus region, after visiting the Aragua coast. b.- A 3-year-old child who presented a nodule lesion on the right parietal region, after  haematophagal Diptera punctures. c.- A 7-year-old child who presented furunculous nodule lesion on his right forearm, after several haematophagal Diptera punctures in Guárico State. Common clinical signs of the cases were: intense local itching, inflammation and cutaneous furuncules. The D. hominis’ larvae were between 12 and 27 mm in length in all three patients, They were recovered by hand pressure, mechanical extraction or surgically.

Published
2004-05-28
How to Cite
1.
Moissant de Román E, Quijada J, García ME, Simoes D, Hermoso NK. Miasis Furuncular Produced by Dermatobia hominis (Diptera: Oestridae) Larvae in Humans: A Report of Three Cases. Kasmera [Internet]. 2004May28 [cited 2026Jan.24];32(1):7-11. Available from: https://produccioncientificaluz.org/index.php/kasmera/article/view/4731
Issue
Vol. 32 No. 1 (2004)
Section
Clinical Case

Copyright (c) 2004 Elena Moissant de Román, Jessica Quijada, María Elena García, David Simoes, Nynlhe Katiuska Hermoso

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