Furuncular myiasis in a child caused by Wohlfahrtia magnifica (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) associated with eosinophilia
Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, cilt.51, sa.3, ss.279-281, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 51 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2009
- Dergi Adı: Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.279-281
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Cutaneous myiasis, Hypereosinophilia, Wohlfahrtia magnifica
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
We report the case of an eight-year-old boy with hypereosinophilia who presented with a swelling under his right armpit that had persisted for more than four weeks. A second-stage larva of Wohlfahrtia magnifica was found, leading to the diagnosis of cutaneous myiasis. Following removal of the larva, the clinical and hematological manifestations returned to normal. Diagnosis of myiasis should always be kept in mind in the event of clinical signs of furuncular lesions, which may be accompanied by eosinophilia.