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Rare Disease

myiasis

MONDO:0019147

Also known as:infestation by fly larvaeinfestation by maggotsmaggot infestation

Overview

The infection of a fly larva (maggot) in human tissue, which most commonly occurs in tropical climates. Affected tissues most commonly include skin, especially if open wounds are present, nasal passages, ears, and eyes.

Diagnosis

Biomarker and diagnostic research for myiasis has been reported in the published literature.

Research Landscape

Sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and PubMed. Publication types are classified using NLM-curated article metadata; research type breakdowns reflect the nature of published work for this disease.

No clinical trials have been registered for myiasis.

239 publications have been identified in PubMed for myiasis. Kisho has analyzed 70 by research type. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (51%), Review / Meta-Analysis (23%), and Basic Science / Preclinical (10%).

Research Type	Count	% of Total
Patient case studies	36	51%

Data assembled from 3 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 4:28 PM UTC

MONDOHPOClinicalTrials.govFDAPubMedHGNCClinVarClinGenGeneReviewsOrphanetOMIMRUSP

Medical References

External Resources

Orphanet

European rare disease database

Orphanet:75110

GARD

Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center

GARD:18924

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myiasis

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Recent Publications

Latest News & Developments

Authorization of Emergency Use for Three Animal Drugs for the Prevention and Treatment of New World Screwworm; Availability

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Generic Drug to Prevent New World Screwworm in Cattle

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Drug to Treat New World Screwworm in Dogs and Puppies

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Drug to Prevent New World Screwworm in Multiple Species, Including Sheep, Cattle, Goats, and Swine

Advanced Periorbital Squamous Cell Carcinoma Complicated by Extensive Facial Myiasis in a Homeless Patient: A Case Report.

myiasis

Overview

Diagnosis

Research Landscape

Medical References

External Resources

Orphanet

GARD

Subtypes

Related Diseases

Questions for Your Care Team

Questions for Your Care Team

Recent Publications

Latest News & Developments

Authorization of Emergency Use for Three Animal Drugs for the Prevention and Treatment of New World Screwworm; Availability

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Generic Drug to Prevent New World Screwworm in Cattle

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Drug to Treat New World Screwworm in Dogs and Puppies

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Drug to Prevent New World Screwworm in Multiple Species, Including Sheep, Cattle, Goats, and Swine

Advanced Periorbital Squamous Cell Carcinoma Complicated by Extensive Facial Myiasis in a Homeless Patient: A Case Report.