Gasterophilus Intestinalis Myiasis

What is it?

When the horse bot fly (Gasterophilus intestinalis), lays its eggs on a host, it is then touched and ingested via mouth and hence the larve – maggots grow inside the body.

It mainly occurs in tropical areas.

Diagnosis tests

Clinical history and physical examination
Gastroscopy (endoscopy)
Microscopic identification of larvae
- Stool examination
- Vomit examination
Histopathological examination
Molecular tests (PCR)
Molecular tests (PCR)
Imaging (ultrasound or CT scan)

Cause

Parasite:
- Horse bot fly lays its eggs on a host and the eggs (larve- maggots) then grow in ones body
- Other similar types of fly’s
Contaminated food or water.
Contact with horses or horse hair carrying botfly eggs, followed by transfer of eggs to the mouth.

Risk factor

Frequent contact with horses or stables.
Poor food hygiene or accidental ingestion of contaminated material.
Living or working in areas where horse botflies are common.

Source: ResearchGate: Gasterophilus intestinalis , the horse botfly (adult photo courtesy of Robert Nash; larva photo courtesy of Kalumet)

Symptoms

New rash that has appeared or existing rash getting worst (itchy and red) which may also appear as Snake-like red streak (that is red at one end and fades at other end) skin appearance?
Small red papule which may look like a boil like nodule (hard lump) with a central core later on?
Black dot or tail of maggot may be seen at central core?
Skin infection (swollen skin with yellow discharge)?
Aggression and insomnia?
High temperature greater than 38°C (100°F) or over and/or chills and sweats longer than 72 hours?
Aching, painful muscles, muscle cramps/spasms/stiffness?
Numbness and pain in infected area?
Joint stiffness and pain?

Male:

Swelling in scrotum area?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Medical Emergency Condition

Do not wait, phone for an ambulance

Detailed Information

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