Flies that may be encountered in cases of cutaneous myiasis primarily belong to four families, Calliphoridae, Sarcophagidae, Muscidae, and Oestridae. The first three families are involved primarily in ...

Myiasis is a parasitic infection of fly larvae ... and if you have an open wound. Many wonder how this long gone parasite has suddenly reemerged. Turns out that this new parasite is the result ...

The wound becomes deeper and larger as more worm-like larvae hatch from their eggs.. These infestations are very painful. They also leave their hosts vulnerable to secondary infections.

DOCTORS were shocked to discover maggots crawling inside a man’s penis and bladder. The 76-year-old patient went to hospital ...

The Gauteng Department of Health has denied reports of a disease outbreak linked to maggots and staphylococcus infection in Pretoria North clinics.