Penile myiasis: a case report

Sex Transm Infect. 2004 Jun;80(3):183-4. doi: 10.1136/sti.2003.008235.

Abstract

We report a case of penile myiasis in a Brazilian man caused by the larva of Dermatobia hominis. Myiasis is a parasitic disease of humans and other vertebrates caused by larvae of several fly species. Although urinary myiasis is well recognised, infestation of the genital tissue is a rare occurrence. Once the diagnosis has been made, the treatment is usually straightforward and uncomplicated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myiasis / diagnosis*
  • Myiasis / therapy
  • Penile Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Penile Diseases / parasitology
  • Penile Diseases / therapy