Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with accidental intestinal maggot infection by Sarcophaga africa
By Snyman, Louwrens P et al.·Published in Research in veterinary science·2022·Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The first reported case of accidental intestinal myiasis in a domestic dog by the flesh fly, Sarcophaga africa (Wiedeman, 1824).
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog was diagnosed with a rare condition called intestinal myiasis, where fly larvae (maggots) accidentally infested its intestines. This case involved a specific type of flesh fly known as Sarcophaga africa. Symptoms of this condition can include digestive issues, but the exact signs weren't detailed in the report. Treatment options for intestinal myiasis typically involve removing the larvae and addressing any resulting health issues. While this case adds to the limited knowledge about this condition in dogs, it highlights the importance of prompt veterinary care if you suspect your pet may have ingested something harmful.
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Abstract
Myiasis occurs when fly larvae, or maggots, feed on the tissue, secretions or digestive content of a live vertebrate. Here, a rare case of accidental intestinal or enteric myiasis is reported in a domestic dog. The species of fly is molecularly identified as Sarcophaga africa (Wiedeman, 1824) using the barcoding region of cytochrome oxidase I (COI). A brief critique on the usage of the term "pseudomyiasis" is provided and the complex taxonomy of S. africa is briefly summarised in order to shed light on the erroneous use of S. cruenata and S. haemorrhoidalis with obvious downstream effects. Finally, a comparative assessment to the limited cases in the literature is provided. These few cases are however highly fragmented and our understanding of accidental intestinal myiasis and the clinical manifestations thereof remain incomplete.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35777281/