Neonatal Cutaneous Myiasis: A Mistaken Identity for Impetigo ()
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Myiasis is a parasitic infestation of the animal body by fly larvae that
grow inside the host and feed from its tissue. Myiasis occurs when eggs laid by
female flies come in contact with the human skin where they feed and develop
into the larvae. Greater numbers are noted in the less-developed countries where
environmental hygiene remains a problem. Case Report: A case of a
previously healthy 10-day old female neonate delivered in a specialist hospital
but was infested by the larval forms of the blowfly with over 50 papules widely
distributed to all parts of the body excluding the diaper area which was
initially mistaken for impetigo. Conclusion: This case is to heighten
the index of suspicion in this category of babies especially
in endemic settings and reiterate the need to handle newborn clothing with
better care such as ironing especially where such articles are aired in the
open.
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Dedeke, I. , Agbo, D. , Soile, B. , Alao, S. , Evwibovwe, E. and Akinseinde, J. (2019) Neonatal Cutaneous Myiasis: A Mistaken Identity for Impetigo.
Open Journal of Pediatrics,
9, 133-138. doi:
10.4236/ojped.2019.92014.