Genital myiasis associated with genital piercing. Case report
São Paulo med. j
; 136(6): 594-596, Nov.-Dec. 2018. tab, graf
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in English
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| ID: biblio-991702
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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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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Zoonoses
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Penile Diseases
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Body Piercing
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Myiasis
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
São Paulo med. j
Journal subject:
Cirurgia Geral
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Cincia
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Ginecologia
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Medicine
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Medicina Interna
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Obstetr¡cia
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Pediatria
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Sa£de Mental
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Sa£de P£blica
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Conceição/BR