Genital myiasis associated with genital piercing. Case report.

Abstract

CONTEXT:

Myiasis is caused by larval infestation that usually occurs in exposed wounds. Dermatobia hominis is the most common fly species responsible for this parasitic infection. Genital piercing is an ornamental practice used in certain social circles. At placement, it transverses the skin surface and, as such, may be related to complications.

CASE REPORT:

We report a case of a 31-year-old man with a history of wound infection secondary to genital piercing who was exposed to an environment with flies, leading to myiasis. Mechanical removal and systemic antiparasitic drugs are possible treatments for myiasis. However, prevention that includes wound cleaning and dressing is the best way to avoid this disease.

CONCLUSIONS:

Genital piercing can lead to potential complications and myiasis may occur when skin lesions are not properly treated.

• Authors: Daniel Melecchi Freitas, Flavio Aranovich, José Nicolau Olijnyk, Renan Lemos
• Journal: Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina (Sao Paulo Med J) 2018 Vol. 136 Issue 6 Pg. 594-596 ISSN: 1806-9460 [Electronic] Brazil
• PMID: 29160352 (Publication Type: Case Reports)

Topics

• Adult
• Animals
• Body Piercing (adverse effects)
• Diptera (parasitology)
• Humans
• Male
• Myiasis (etiology, surgery)
• Penile Diseases (parasitology, surgery)