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A systematic Review of Myiasis in World with Emphasis on Identification, Control and Treatment
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Teimour Hazratian   |
| Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , hazratian2@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (48 Views) |
Background: Myiasis is actually the infestation of human or animal organs and tissues by fly larvae. Myiasis can be divided into two methods: entomological and clinical. In the entomological method, the classification of myiasis is based on the parasitic characteristics of fly larvae. In this method, myiasis is divided into obligate, facultative, and accidental types. In the clinical method, myiasis is named for each area of the body that is infestated. In this method, myiasis is divided into ocular, cutaneous, nasopharyngeal, ear, oral, throat, nose, gastrointestinal, urogenital, and hospital myiasis. Although different types of myiasis have been reported from different ages, it can be severe and fatal in children. According to published articles, this disease exists in different parts of the world; therefore, it is necessary to know the species that cause myiasis and treatment, prevention, and control methods around the world in order to suggest the appropriate treatment and control method.
Aim: To investigate the species causing myiasis in different parts of the world and compare them with the species reported from Iran, to suggest various methods of treatment, prevention and control of myiasis – producing flies.
Methods: This study was a systematic review study. Based on the keywords including myiasis, double-headed, maggot, cyclorapha and treatment, a search and download was conducted in the scientific databases Pub Med, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science and Google Scholar search engine, specialized journals and books and grey sources. In this study, the Prisma checklist was used, which includes how to find articles, screen, access related articles and summarize articles. About 350 sources were obtained, of which 113 sources were reviewed according to the objectives of the study, such as investigating the species causing myiasis in different parts of the world and comparing them with the species reported from Iran.
Results: Studies showed that the causes of myiasis mostly belong to the families Calliphoridae, Sarcophagidae, Ostridae, Goiterbridae, Gasserophyllidae, Musidae, Syrphididae and Phoridae from the suborder Cyclorrhapha. In Iran, oral myiasis accounts for the most cases of myiasis with 38%, followed by ocular myiasis with 15%. Oestrus ovis accounts for about 60%, and Lucilia serricata and Chrysomya bezziana account for the most cases of myiasis with 10%. Most cases of myiasis are related to the age groups of 21-30 and over 60 years. Furuncular cutaneous myiasis, which is most often caused by Cordylobia anthropophaga, is the most common type of myiasis in the world, but has not been reported from Iran so far. Observing hygiene tips, especially when dealing with livestock, promptly treating superficial wounds and keeping them safe from insects are among the prevention of myiasis, and removing larvae and using antibiotics are also ways to treat myiasis.
Conclusion: Myiasis is a neglected disease and an important health problem in many regions of the world that requires rapid diagnosis and timely treatment. Available treatment methods include surgery and removal of larvae, mechanical treatment of the lesion, and antibiotic treatment, which are effective in most cases. To prevent myiasis, attention to improving health conditions, public education, extensive studies of the disease, and the development of new methods of diagnosis and treatment seem essential.
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| Keywords: Myiasis, Diptera, Maggot, Cyclorrhapha, Treatment |
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Type of Study: Review Article |
Subject:
Parasitology
Received: 2025/07/1 | Accepted: 2025/10/4 | Published: 2025/10/18
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