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KMID : 1130920220260030148
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Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2022 Volume.26 No. 3 p.148 ~ p.150
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Myiasis with Larvae of Sarcophaga Species in a Diabetic Foot with Gangrene in Korea: A Case Report
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Jang Hyeok-Joo
Kim Tae-Hyun
Yoon Yeo-Kwon
Park Jae-Han
Suk Yong-June
Yong Tae-Soon
Lee Jin-Woo
Park Kwang-Hwan
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Diabetic foot, Myiasis, Sarcophagidae
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