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Myiasis in children: the Indian perspective

I Singh1, G Gathwala, S P Yadav

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Medical College and Hospital, Rohtak, India.

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Childhood myiasis, particularly aural and nasal, affects young children in rural areas. A simple chloroform and turpentine oil treatment effectively removed maggots within days without complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Entomology
  • Parasitology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Myiasis, an infestation of fly larvae, poses a significant health concern, especially in pediatric populations.
  • Understanding the epidemiology and clinical presentation of childhood myiasis is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and clinical features of childhood myiasis.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of a specific treatment regimen for myiasis in children.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 94 pediatric myiasis cases over a six-year period.
  • Data collection included patient demographics, affected body sites, presenting symptoms, and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

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  • Children constituted 37.9% of all myiasis cases, with over 50% being under five years old and predominantly from rural backgrounds.
  • Aural myiasis (86.16%) was most common, followed by nasal (11.7%) and ocular (2.12%). Peak incidence occurred from September to October.
  • Common symptoms included passage of worms, discharge, pain, and epistaxis. Treatment with chloroform and turpentine oil followed by manual removal cleared maggots in 2-3 days with no complications.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood myiasis is a notable issue, particularly affecting young rural children, with aural and nasal cavities being the most common sites.
  • The applied treatment of chloroform and turpentine oil is a safe and effective method for managing pediatric myiasis, leading to rapid maggot clearance.