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http://dx.doi.org/10.14193/jkfas.2022.26.3.148

Myiasis with Larvae of Sarcophaga Species in a Diabetic Foot with Gangrene in Korea: A Case Report  

Jang, Hyeokjoo (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
Kim, Tae Hyun (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
Yoon, Yeo Kwon (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
Park, Jae Han (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
Suk, Yong June (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
Yong, Tai Soon (Department of Environmental Medical Biology, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
Lee, Jin Woo (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
Park, Kwang Hwan (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
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Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society / v.26, no.3, 2022 , pp. 148-150 More about this Journal
Abstract
Myiasis is the parasitic infestation of the body of a live animal by fly larvae that grow inside the host while feeding on its tissue. Necrotic tissue is a favorable environment for larvae to thrive, which can be seen easily in patients with a diabetic foot. Myiasis in a diabetic foot is rare but is constantly being reported. The common larvae genera causing myiasis are Calliphoridae, Sarcophagidae, and Muscidae. This paper reports a rare case of sarcophaga myiasis in a diabetic foot. To the best of the author's knowledge, this is the first case report in Korea regarding human myiasis with the sarcophaga genus.
Keywords
Diabetic foot; Myiasis; Sarcophagidae;
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