Myiasis

Definition

A disease of the tissues, caused by an infection with fly larvae from the order Diptera. This disease is characterised by a lump developing in the tissue. Transmission is by ingestion of contaminated larvae, direct contact with an infected mosquito, tick, fly, or indirect contact with infected fly eggs. Confirmation is by identification of Diptera from a tissue sample.

Inclusions

• infestation by larvae of flies

Subcategories (4)