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Ogbalu, O.K., Achufusi, T.G., Orlu, E.E., Bawo, D.S., Adibe, C.H., Kumbe, L., et al. (2011) Human Myiasis in Neonates and Children of the Niger Delta Wetlands and South-East Nigeria. Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications, 1, 171-176.
https://doi.org/10.4236/jcdsa.2011.14026

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• TITLE: Neonatal Cutaneous Myiasis: A Mistaken Identity for Impetigo

  AUTHORS: Iyabode Olabisi Florence Dedeke, Dominic Donatus Agbo, Babatunde Hakeem Soile, Samsudeen Opeyemi Alao, Efe Evwibovwe, Joyce Anwuri Akinseinde

  KEYWORDS: Diptera, Impetigo, Myiasis, Neonate, Tumbu Fly

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Pediatrics, Vol.9 No.2, May 29, 2019

  ABSTRACT: Introduction: Myiasis is a parasitic infestation of the animal body by fly larvae that grow inside the host and feed from its tissue. Myiasis occurs when eggs laid by female flies come in contact with the human skin where they feed and develop into the larvae. Greater numbers are noted in the less-developed countries where environmental hygiene remains a problem. Case Report: A case of a previously healthy 10-day old female neonate delivered in a specialist hospital but was infested by the larval forms of the blowfly with over 50 papules widely distributed to all parts of the body excluding the diaper area which was initially mistaken for impetigo. Conclusion: This case is to heighten the index of suspicion in this category of babies especially in endemic settings and reiterate the need to handle newborn clothing with better care such as ironing especially where such articles are aired in the open.