Genital myiasis associated with genital piercing. Case report

Daniel Melecchi Freitas1, Flavio Aranovich2, José Nicolau Olijnyk1

  • 1Professor, Department of Urology, Hospital Conceição, Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil.

Summary

Genital piercing can lead to myiasis, a parasitic infection caused by fly larvae, especially if wounds are not properly cared for. Prevention through wound hygiene is crucial to avoid this complication.