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Urogenital myiasis caused by Psychoda albipennis in a child

Ayşegül Doğan Demir1, Meryem Iraz2, Duygu Neval Sayın İpek3

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey.

Turk Pediatri Arsivi
|June 17, 2015
PubMed

Insights

A rare case of urogenital myiasis in a 10-year-old girl is presented, where fly larvae infected the urinary tract. This highlights the importance of thorough diagnosis for this uncommon parasitic disease in children.

Area of Science:

  • Parasitology
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Urology

Background:

  • Urogenital myiasis is a rare condition caused by fly larvae infesting the urinary tract.
  • It can present with symptoms like dysuria, genital itching, and visible larvae in urine.
  • Previous treatments for pinworm infection were noted in this pediatric case.

Observation:

  • A 10-year-old female presented with painful urination, genital pruritus, and observed larvae in her urine.
  • A 24-hour urine sample revealed two fourth-stage larvae identified as Psychoda albipennis.
  • No specific risk factors for myiasis were identified in the patient.

Findings:

  • The case confirms a rare instance of urogenital myiasis in a child.
  • Larvae of Psychoda albipennis were identified as the causative agent.
  • The condition occurred despite the patient's favorable hygiene and socioeconomic status.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the need for increased awareness of myiasis in pediatric populations.
  • It emphasizes the importance of detailed patient history and appropriate laboratory investigations to avoid diagnostic delays.
  • Urogenital myiasis can affect individuals across different hygiene and socioeconomic levels.

Keywords:
MyiasisPsychoda albipennisurogenital myiasis

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