Genital myiasis associated with genital piercing. Case report
São Paulo med. j
;
136(6): 594-596, Nov.-Dec. 2018. tab, graf
Artigo
em Inglês
| LILACS
| ID: biblio-991702
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Myiasis is caused by larval infestation that usually occurs in exposed wounds. Dermatobia hominis is the most common fly species responsible for this parasitic infection. Genital piercing is an ornamental practice used in certain social circles. At placement, it transverses the skin surface and, as such, may be related to complications. CASE REPORT: We report a case of a 31-year-old man with a history of wound infection secondary to genital piercing who was exposed to an environment with flies, leading to myiasis. Mechanical removal and systemic antiparasitic drugs are possible treatments for myiasis. However, prevention that includes wound cleaning and dressing is the best way to avoid this disease. CONCLUSIONS: Genital piercing can lead to potential complications and myiasis may occur when skin lesions are not properly treated.
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Índice:
LILACS (Américas)
Assunto principal:
Doenças do Pênis
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Piercing Corporal
/
Miíase
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
/
Fatores de risco
Limite:
Animais
/
Humanos
/
Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
São Paulo med. j
Assunto da revista:
Cirurgia Geral
/
Cincia
/
Ginecologia
/
Medicina
/
Medicina Interna
/
Obstetr¡cia
/
Pediatria
/
Sa£de Mental
/
Sa£de P£blica
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Hospital Conceição/BR
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