Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Furuncular myiasis in five cats treated with topical fluralaner
By Ribeiro Campos, Diefrey et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2021·Animal Parasitology Department, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Furuncular myiasis caused by Dermatobia hominis in five cats and efficacy of topical fluralaner for its treatment.
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Plain-English summary
Five adult mixed-breed cats in Brazil were found to have a skin condition caused by botfly larvae, known as furuncular myiasis. The cats were treated with a topical medication called fluralaner, which effectively killed the larvae within 24 to 48 hours. In some cases, the dead larvae were expelled naturally, while in others, the veterinarian had to help remove them. Overall, the treatment was successful, and the cats recovered from this unusual infestation.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Dermatobia hominis (D. hominis) is a botfly that causes furuncular myiasis in several species of domestic and wild animals. However, reports of feline infestation by larvae of this dipteran are rare. OBJECTIVE: To report the natural occurrence of furuncular myiasis caused by D. hominis in five cats and the efficacy of topical fluralaner for its treatment. ANIMALS: Five adult mixed-breed cats (four males, one female) were diagnosed and treated, all living in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. RESULTS: The cats were treated with topical fluralaner. After this treatment, the larvae were dead after 24 h in three cats and after 48 h in two. There was spontaneous expulsion of larvae in two cats, and it was necessary to perform manual expression for removal of dead larvae in the other three cats. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: Dermatobia hominis can cause furuncular myiasis in cats, although this appears to be less common than in other animal species. Topical fluralaner proved to be effective in the treatment of this parasitic disease.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34240488/