Traumatic Myiasis Caused by an Association of Sarcophaga tibialis (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) and Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in a Domestic Cat in Italy

The Korean Journal of Parasitology
Marco PezziMarilena Leis

Abstract

We describe here a rare case of traumatic myiasis occurred in August 2014, caused by an association of 2 Diptera species, Sarcophaga tibialis Macquart (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) and Lucilia sericata (Meigen) (Diptera: Calliphoridae), in a domestic cat in northern Italy. Species identification was based on adult male morphology. The present case is the first report of S. tibialis as an agent of myiasis in Italy, and also the first ever report of myiasis caused by an association of S. tibialis and L. sericata. The cat developed an extensive traumatic myiasis in a large wound on the rump, which was treated pharmacologically and surgically. The biology, ecology, and distribution of S. tibialis and L. sericata are also discussed. A literature review is provided on cases of myiasis caused by S. tibialis, and cases of myiasis by L. sericata involving cats worldwide and humans and animals in Italy.

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Mar 7, 2017·Journal of Forensic Sciences·Stefano VaninMartina Focardi
Nov 18, 2016·The Korean Journal of Parasitology·Seongjun ChoeKeeseon S Eom
Nov 30, 2018·Forensic Sciences Research·Lipin RenYadong Guo
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Dec 19, 2020·Veterinary Medicine and Science·Marco PezziTeresa Bonacci
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