Human myasis is the infestation of fly larvae on the skin, in which these larvae complete part of their life cycle in the human body by feeding on living or dead tissues and which can occur in two ways: bugs or berne. The tail worm is caused by the fly and mast by the common fly. The main characteristics of each type are:
This type of infestation can affect humans and domestic animals, cattle, sheep and goats, for example, and it is also possible to have vermin and bern at the same time, especially in animals that are not inspected daily.
- Symptoms of human myasis can occur anywhere in the body.
- Including the eyes.
- Ears.
- Mouth or nose.
- Causing great discomfort.
- Its main signs are:.
Human myasis particularly affects people with poor hygiene and basic health, as well as alcoholics, dirty people, who sleep on the street and who have skin lesions, bedridden or mentally disabled.
The treatment of the tailworm and amg involves the collection of larvae, an unpleasant and painful process, so it is also recommended to take ivermectin in two or three doses, under medical advice, to avoid secondary infections and clean the area before starting. larvae removal. It is important that treatment is initiated from the onset of the disease to prevent disease progression, as larvae can quickly destroy tissues.
The use of oil, alcohol, creoline or other substances directly on the wound does not appear to be effective and causes intense discomfort, as it causes discomfort in the larvae that may try to penetrate even deeper into the wound, making it difficult to remove. Thus, it is advisable to remove the larvae with tweezers and take the pest control medicine, which can kill and eliminate the larvae in about 24 hours.
In the most severe cases, a small surgical procedure may be necessary to cut the skin and widen the opening, allowing the larvae to be removed. In addition, when the injury is very extensive, plastic surgery may also be necessary to reconstruct the tissue.
To avoid the infestation of fly larvae in humans, it is important to maintain good hygiene habits, shower daily with soap and water, take care of all wounds and scratches, keep them clean and disinfected, apply daily antiseptic lotion, taking all necessary precautions to avoid cuts and scratches.
It is also important to keep flies away, avoid the concentration of waste exposed to the outdoors and use an insecticide whenever necessary to prevent flies from entering the house. The dlings need extra care because they do not have the same defense capacity, requiring a caregiver who is attentive, bathed, cares for hygiene and keeps wounds clean.