B87.1: Wound myiasis
Flies can lay their eggs in open wounds. The larvae hatch from the flies’ eggs. Fly larvae are also known as maggots. There are various species of flies. The larvae of some species feed exclusively on dead tissue in wounds. In contrast, the larvae of other species also attack healthy tissue.
The larvae bury themselves in the affected tissue. A pustule can form at the site. The site may be itchy or sore. You may also feel movement at the affected site. From wounds, the larvae can also infect other areas inside the body.
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