Case Report: Facultative Myiasis by Megaselia sp. (Diptera: Phoridae) in Texas

Abstract

Facultative myiasis caused by larval Megaselia sp. phorid flies is reported in a human in Texas. On two occasions during 24 hours, a youth experienced a 'crawling sensation' deep in his throat which caused him to cough expelling a living larva from his throat. The site of the infestation was presumed to be the sinuses or upper respiratory tract. The symptoms resolved upon expulsion of the larvae and no additional complications were observed in the patient. Keywords: Insecta, diptera, Phoridae, Megaselia sp., Human, Myiasis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 07, 1990
Accession Number
ADA226638

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  • David O. Chastain
  • Terry L. Carpenter

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  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

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  • New York
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