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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.
Sao Paulo Medical Journal = Revista Paulista De Medicina
|November 22, 2017
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.
Area of Science:
- Medical Entomology
- Parasitology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Myiasis is a parasitic infestation caused by fly larvae, often occurring in exposed wounds.
- Dermatobia hominis is a common causative agent of myiasis.
- Genital piercing, a practice involving skin perforation, can create potential sites for complications like infection.

