Author(s): MR Youssefi | SAA Sefidgar | M Abouhosseini Tabari
Journal: Iranian Journal of Parasitology
ISSN 1735-7020
Volume: 5;
Issue: 2;
Start page: 77;
Date: 2010;
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Keywords: Eristalis Tenax | Intestinal Myiasis | Rat Tail Maggot
ABSTRACT
Eristalis tenax, belonging to order Diptera, family Syrphidae seldomly causes intestinal myiasis. Intestinal myiasis caused by E. tenax larvae is a rare manifestation found in both humans and other vertebrate animals. We report a 22-year-old woman presented with this myiasis. The larva in her stool sample was identified as E. tenax related to its typical morphology and authentic clues. Lack of specific control measures in the domestic water supply system was the most probable cause of this infestation.
Journal: Iranian Journal of Parasitology
ISSN 1735-7020
Volume: 5;
Issue: 2;
Start page: 77;
Date: 2010;
VIEW PDF
DOWNLOAD PDF Original pageKeywords: Eristalis Tenax | Intestinal Myiasis | Rat Tail Maggot
ABSTRACT
Eristalis tenax, belonging to order Diptera, family Syrphidae seldomly causes intestinal myiasis. Intestinal myiasis caused by E. tenax larvae is a rare manifestation found in both humans and other vertebrate animals. We report a 22-year-old woman presented with this myiasis. The larva in her stool sample was identified as E. tenax related to its typical morphology and authentic clues. Lack of specific control measures in the domestic water supply system was the most probable cause of this infestation.
