Cutaneous myiasis in an elderly debilitated patient

A 77 year old woman, with chronic immobility, developed bed sores which became infested with maggots. This progressed to cutaneous myiasis which is an uncommon complication of this particular phenomenon.

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Published in:Postgraduate medical journal 1990-09, Vol.66 (779), p.776-777
Main Authors: Roche, S., Cross, S., Burgess, I., Pines, C., Cayley, A. C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Female
Humans
Immobilization - adverse effects
Myiasis - etiology
Pressure Ulcer - complications
Skin Diseases, Parasitic - etiology
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Summary:A 77 year old woman, with chronic immobility, developed bed sores which became infested with maggots. This progressed to cutaneous myiasis which is an uncommon complication of this particular phenomenon.
ISSN:0032-5473
1469-0756
DOI:10.1136/pgmj.66.779.776