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Aural Myiasis by Wohlfahrtia magnifica: Case Report
Halil Yazgi1, M Hamidullah Uyanik1, Ozgur Yoruk2
1Ataturk University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Microbiology ve Clinical Microbiology, Erzurum, Turkey.
The Eurasian Journal of Medicine
|January 23, 2015
Summary
A child
Area of Science:
- Medical Entomology
- Otolaryngology
- Parasitology
Background:
- Otalgia, otorrhea, and pruritus are common ear symptoms.
- Myiasis, or fly infestation, can affect the ear canal.
Observation:
- A 5-year-old child presented with a 3-day history of right ear pain, discharge, and itching.
- Otoscopic examination revealed live maggots in the external auditory canal.
Findings:
- Ten maggots were recovered and identified as third-stage larvae of Wohlfahrtia magnifica.
- Wohlfahrtia magnifica is a species of fly known to cause myiasis.
Implications:
- This case highlights Wohlfahrtia magnifica myiasis as a cause of otological symptoms in children.
- Prompt diagnosis and treatment, including maggot removal and antibiotics, are crucial for recovery.
- Understanding the geographic distribution and transmission of Wohlfahrtia magnifica is important for prevention.
