Myiasis with Larvae of Sarcophaga Species in a Diabetic Foot with Gangrene in Korea: A Case Report
10.14193/jkfas.2022.26.3.148
- Author:
Hyeokjoo JANG
1
;
Tae Hyun KIM
;
Yeo Kwon YOON
;
Jae Han PARK
;
Yong June SUK
;
Tai Soon YONG
;
Jin Woo LEE
;
Kwang Hwan PARK
Author Information
1. Departments of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2022;26(3):148-150
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Myiasis is the parasitic infestation of the body of a live animal by fly larvae that grow inside the host while feeding on its tissue. Necrotic tissue is a favorable environment for larvae to thrive, which can be seen easily in patients with a diabetic foot. Myiasis in a diabetic foot is rare but is constantly being reported. The common larvae genera causing myiasis are Calliphoridae, Sarcophagidae, and Muscidae. This paper reports a rare case of sarcophaga myiasis in a diabetic foot. To the best of the author’s knowledge, this is the first case report in Korea regarding human myiasis with the sarcophaga genus.
