Mexico’s Health Ministry has officially confirmed the country’s first human case of myiasis caused by the New World screwworm.
The parasitic infection was detected in a 77-year-old woman residing in the municipality of Acacoyagua, located in the southern state of Chiapas.
How Screwworm Myiasis Was Detected in Elderly Woman
Authorities reported that the 77-year-old woman from Acacoyagua, Chiapas, who contracted screwworm myiasis, is currently in stable condition.
She is currently receiving appropriate antibiotic treatment to combat the parasitic infection and prevent further complications.
Understanding Myiasis, the Parasitic Infection Caused by Fly Larvae
Myiasis is defined as a parasitic infection that occurs when fly larvae, specifically screwworm larvae in this context, infest open wounds or sores on a living host. These larvae then feed on the living tissue of the host, causing damage and potential complications if left untreated.
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