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

Abstract

Facultative myiasis caused by larval Megaselia sp. is reported in a human in Texas. On two occasions during 24 h, the youth experienced a crawling sensation deep in HIS throat which caused him to cough, expelling a living Megaselia sp. larva. 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 08, 1990
Accession Number
ADA258721

Entities

People

  • David O. Chastain
  • Terry L. Carpenter

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adolescents
  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Entomology
  • Epidemiology
  • Expulsion
  • Health Services
  • Insects
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Organic Materials
  • Schools
  • Sensation
  • Three Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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