Vaginal myiasis is so rare that only a few case studies have explored this condition in humans. It happens when flies lay eggs in the vaginal area — the larvae that hatch and feed on vaginal tissue.

The term myiasis was first proposed by Hope (1840) to refer to diseases of humans originating specifically with dipterous larvae, as opposed to those caused by insect larvae in general, scholechiasis ...

Doctors at the hospital explained that the condition is called oral myiasis, a very serious health issue caused by the infestation of larvae in dead tissue. They prepared her for immediate surgery ...

These pests can cause a dangerous infection called oral myiasis. This disorder rarely occurs in humans, but it can affect people living and traveling in developing countries. Certain conditions ...

The condition, known as urogenital myiasis, happens when flies lay eggs in open cuts or moist areas. It most commonly happens to patients with poor hygiene or mobility issues. The man, who had ...

The Gauteng health department has dismissed claims of an outbreak of myiasis, a disease linked to maggots in Pretoria North ...

Reports have surfaced that there is a widespread disease outbreak linked to maggots and staphylococcus infection in Tshwane.