The following object was extracted from a foot wound of a 80 year old male. It measures approximately 15 mm in length. No travel history is available. Identification?
Definitely a case of myasis. Upon further consultation with the PHIL/DPDX, I wonder if the larva in question was Cochliomya hominovorax or a Phaenicia species (Blow fly). Please shed a light.
I think that is a screw worm larva of Cochliomyia hominivorax
ReplyDeleteMyasis caused by the New World screw worm Cochliomyia hominivorax.
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Based on the spiracular pattern, I'm thinking blowfly...
ReplyDeleteThird Instar larvae, I am also thinking blowfly Lee
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ReplyDeleteDefinitely a case of myasis. Upon further consultation with the PHIL/DPDX, I wonder if the larva in question was Cochliomya hominovorax or a Phaenicia species (Blow fly). Please shed a light.
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Myasis caused by blowfly larvae.
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ReplyDeleteI had no idea what myiasis was before I read the comments for this post. Gross, but interesting!
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Myasis caused by larva of Lucilia sericata?
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