Parasites are organisms that live on other creatures and depend on the host organism for survival. Humans can become hosts to many parasitic creatures, including insect larvae. The resulting ...

Myiasis is a type of infection of a fly larva (maggot) in human tissues. This infection can catch you mostly in tropical and subtropical areas. In myiasis, there is a constant feeling of itching, a ...

Although the term “myiasis” may not be widely familiar to many Nigerians, its clinical manifestations are often easily recognised across age groups. Myiasis is a parasitic infestation that affects ...

The term myiasis indicates the invasion of tissues or organs of man or animals by dipterous larvae. Several species of Diptera can act as ectoparasites, feeding on live or necrotic tissues.