Myasis occuring in a neonate

Abstract

Myasis is the infestation of skin by larvae or maggots of a variety of flies. It is a condition that occurs more commonly in adults who are living and/or have visited tropical countries. It rarely occurs in neonates, and even when seen, only few larvae are extracted. This case report describes myasis occurring in an 11- day-old female who had 47 larvae in her skin. © T.O. Obasa and F.O. Sowunmi, 2012 Licensee PAGEPress, Italy.