Interdiginal Myiasis Caused By Lucilia sericata in a Diabetic Patient

Abstract

Cases of myiasis in humans are usually seen in agricultural areas and during the warm months of the year. The most common myiasis cases are caused by the members of the Calliphoridae family, especially by Lucilia and Phormia spp. We present the case of a 66-yearold male farmer from Çankırı suffering from diabetes. During the examination of his wound in the interdigital area between the fourth and fifth toe of his right food, a large number of the third larval stage of Lucilia sericata could be seen. The larva were treated with 2% prilocain and removed with the help of a forceps. In addition, cryotherapy was applied, and the patient was treated with antibiotics in order to prevent any secondary infections.

Keywords

• Lucilia sericata
• Myiasis