Abstract
Cutaneous myiasis is the infestation of larvae of flies in the vertebrate. The condition causes significant economic losses to the livestock industry indicating the importance of a systematic approach to clinical management. The incidents of two episodes of severe cutaneous myiasis wound at the base of the antler in a 5-year-old semi-intensively managed male Dama dama deer was described. Physical examination revealed a foul-smelling necrotic wound around the left cornual region measuring 5cm×4cm in radius and 3cm in depth and fly eggs were seen on the surface of the wound. The clinical findings suggest the diagnosis of a severe cutaneous myiasis. The case was managed by wound debridement and flushing with hydrogen peroxide 3% and diluted hibiscrub 0.05%, followed with povidone iodine 2.5%. Topical ointment, Dermapred® and insecticide, Negasunt® were applied topically. Parenteral administration of flunixin meglumine 2.2 mg/kg for 3 days and Oxytetracycline 1 ml/10 k every 72 hours, given twice both through intramuscular route. Supplement injections, Vitavet® and Catosal™ were given to improve the wound healing process. The outcome of the wound improved post-14 days of treatment. Administration of timely combination of antimicrobials, pain management and flies control are leading factors to a good healing process.
Highlights
Myiasis is derived from the Greek word ‘myia’, meaning a fly
The condition causes significant economic losses to the livestock industry indicating the importance of a systematic approach to clinical management
Infestation of the skin by larvae of certain flies is known as cutaneous myiasis and these larvae that feed for varying periods of time on the dead or living tissue causing a broad range of infestation depending on the relationship of the larvae with the host and the location [1,2]
Summary
Myiasis is derived from the Greek word ‘myia’, meaning a fly. It refers to the infestation of living vertebrate animals by larvae of the order Diptera. Cutaneous myiasis is the infestation of larvae of flies in the vertebrate. The incidents of two episodes of severe cutaneous myiasis wound at the base of the antler in a 5-year-old semi-intensively managed male Dama dama deer was described. Infestation of the skin by larvae of certain flies is known as cutaneous myiasis and these larvae that feed for varying periods of time on the dead or living tissue causing a broad range of infestation depending on the relationship of the larvae with the host and the location [1,2].
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