Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fly larvae infestation in two Malaysian cats treated with oral
By Han, Hock Siew & Yasmin, Lynn·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2020·Vetderm Animal Skin and Ear Specialist Clinic·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Chrysomya bezziana (Diptera: Calliphoridae) infestation in two Malaysian cats treated with oral lotilaner.
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Plain-English summary
Two cats in Malaysia were found to have a serious fly larvae infestation known as screwworm myiasis, caused by Chrysomya bezziana. Instead of the usual treatments that require anesthesia, both cats were successfully treated with a single dose of lotilaner, which killed all the larvae within 24 hours. Additionally, the treatment also eliminated another parasite they had at the same time. Thankfully, both cats showed no side effects and recovered completely without any complications.
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Abstract
The most common fly species associated with screwworm myiasis in Southeast Asia is Chrysomya bezziana (Ch. bezziana), the Old-World screwworm. Treatment of screwworm myiasis in cats traditionally has comprised subcutaneous injection of ivermectin or oral administration of nitenpyram, combined with aggressive tissue debridement and larval removal under general anaesthesia. Two cats diagnosed with cutaneous myiasis caused by the larvae of Ch. bezziana were treated with lotilaner. In both cats, a single dose of lotilaner at 6-26 mg/kg, killed all larvae within 24 h, negating the need for general anaesthesia. Both cats were simultaneously infested with Lynxacarus radovskyi (L. radovskyi) which also was eradicated with lotilaner. No adverse reactions were observed and both cats recovered without complications.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32323413/