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[Genital myiasis in a cat].

Sükran Yücel1, Hatice Ciçek, Sirri Kar

  • 1Gaziantep Universitesi, Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi, Zooloji Anabilim Dali, Biyoloji, Gaziantep, Turkey.

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Genital myiasis, a parasitic infection, was diagnosed in a domestic cat post-birth. Microscopic analysis identified the larvae as Lucilia sericata, commonly known as the common green bottle fly.

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  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Parasitology
  • Entomology

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  • Genital myiasis is a rare condition in domestic animals, often associated with poor hygiene or open wounds.
  • Postpartum conditions in female animals can present unique challenges for diagnosis and treatment.

Observation:

  • A domestic cat presented with symptoms of genital myiasis six days after parturition.
  • Ten dead larvae were recovered from the animal's genital tract during clinical examination.

Findings:

  • Microscopic examination confirmed the larvae as the third-stage larvae of Lucilia sericata.
  • Lucilia sericata, the common green bottle fly, is a frequent cause of myiasis in livestock and occasionally in companion animals.

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