Myiasis of scalp due to Chrysomya bezziana: a case report

Myiasis is the invasion of animal or human tissues by the larval stage of flies [diptera]. It is an accidental infestation in human. In this report a rural fifty-six-year old patient with myiasis on the scalp is presented. He was referred to clinic with a mass on his left temporo-occipital area. There was no history of trauma to his head or presence of ulcer on his scalp. On physical examination an ulcer sized 2x3 centimeters full of larvae was observed. The diagnosis of myiasis was made. Larvae were removed, tetanus vaccine was inoculated and oral antibiotics were prescribed. Parasitological examination determined the causative agent as Chrysomya bezziana