Human myiasis in patients with diabetic foot: 18 cases

CONCLUSION: To our knowledge, this is the largest reported series of cases of diabetic foot with myiasis. The most common parasitic agent wasLucilia sericata. Bacterial soft tissue infections were observed in all cases. Poor hygienic conditions were noteworthy and all patients were in need of radical surgery. Myiasis complication of diabetic foot is more frequently seen in the spring and summer.  LIMITATIONS:Insufficient follow-up time for analysis of possible confounding factors. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None. 
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 3 Source Type: research