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Penile myiasis: a case report.

M R L Passos1, N A Barreto, R Q Varella

  • 1Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sector, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. mipmaur@vm.uff.br

Sexually Transmitted Infections
|June 1, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Penile myiasis, a rare genital tissue infestation by the Dermatobia hominis larva, was observed in a Brazilian man. This parasitic disease, while uncommon in the genital area, is typically straightforward to treat once diagnosed.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Entomology
  • Parasitology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Myiasis is a parasitic infestation caused by fly larvae affecting humans and animals.
  • Urinary tract myiasis is a recognized clinical entity.
  • Genital myiasis, particularly penile involvement, is exceptionally rare in clinical reports.

Observation:

  • A case of penile myiasis is presented in a Brazilian male patient.
  • The causative agent identified was the larva of Dermatobia hominis, a botfly species.
  • The patient presented with symptoms indicative of a rare parasitic infestation of the genitalia.

Findings:

  • The diagnosis of penile myiasis was confirmed through clinical observation and identification of the Dermatobia hominis larva.
  • This case highlights a rare manifestation of myiasis affecting the human genital system.

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  • The parasitic infestation, though unusual in this location, was successfully managed.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the known clinical spectrum of myiasis presentations.
    • It underscores the importance of considering parasitic infections in differential diagnoses for genital lesions, even in non-endemic areas.
    • Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for uncomplicated resolution of penile myiasis.