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W J Gould1, M E Georgi

  • 1Department of Clinical Sciences, New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca 14853.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|October 15, 1991
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Two eastern box turtles recovered after treatment for myiasis, a condition caused by fly larvae (Sarcophaga cistudinis). Surgical removal of the larvae from their neck swellings led to a full recovery for both reptiles.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Herpetology
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Myiasis, an infestation by fly larvae, can affect various animal species, including reptiles.
  • Eastern box turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina) are susceptible to parasitic infections.

Observation:

  • Two eastern box turtles presented with swellings in their proximal cervical regions.
  • Larval presence, indicative of myiasis, was identified as the cause.

Findings:

  • Surgical intervention was performed for the removal of multiple Sarcophaga cistudinis larvae.
  • Both treated turtles demonstrated a complete recovery post-procedure.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the efficacy of surgical debridement in treating myiasis in eastern box turtles.

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