HUMAN TRAUMATIC MYIASIS DUE TO CHRYSOMYA BEZZIANA (DIPTERA : CALLIPHORIDAE) IN PUNJAB

Myiasis is a condition originating from the invasion of tissues or organs of man or animals by fly larvae (maggots). It is commonly seen in the domestic and wild animals but occurs rarely in man also. This tissue invasion in man by maggots is generally a well recognized complication of neglected wounds. A case of human myiasis in a 17-yrs old male has been reported following trauma in wrestling. The wound on left leg was neglected leading to oviposition by flies. The causative maggots were identified as larvae of Chrysomya bazziana belonging to family Calliphoridae.