Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ear, anal, and belly fly larvae infestation in newborn kittens
By Pekmezci, Didem et al.·Published in Turkiye parazitolojii dergisi·2014·Department of Internal Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A case of auricular, anal and umbilical myiasis caused by the larvae of Phormia regina (Meigen) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in neonatal kittens.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Three neonatal kittens were found with severe fly larvae infestations in their ears, around their bottoms, and at their belly buttons, a condition known as myiasis. If not treated quickly, this can be life-threatening. The veterinarian removed the larvae and cleaned the affected areas with a special antiseptic solution. Thankfully, with prompt treatment, the kittens were able to recover from this rare but serious condition.
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Abstract
The occurrence of feline myiasis is rare. Massive infestations of dipteran larvae can lead to death if not treated at an early stage. Auricular, anal and umbilical myiasis was detected in three neonatal kittens. The dipteran larvae were collected, fixed in 70% alcohol and clarified with 10% KOH for a few days. Later, larvae were dissected under the stereomicroscope, mounted on slides and then identified as the third instar of the black blowfly, Phormia regina (Meigen) (Diptera: Calliphoridae), according to their stigmatic and cephaloskeleton structures. Original measurements and figures are presented. Treatment included mechanical removal of larvae and cleansing of the area by applying polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine complex. The presence of P. regina in cats has been reported here for the first time in Turkey.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24659708/