Screw Worm Myiasis

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Parasitic disease
Parasitic disease Screw Worm Myiasis

Overview

Etiology

Parasitic disease

Host Species

Cattle, Goat, Horse, Human, Sheep, Wild warm blooded animals

Clinical Signs

Wound myiasis

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Brown wound exudate

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Foul odor

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Tissue necrosis

Pyrexia

Restlessness

Anorexia

Shade seeking behavior

Anemia

Hypoproteinemia

Polyarthritis

Diagnosis

Clinical examination

Larval identification from wounds

Microscopic larval examination

Treatment

Hair or wool clipping around wound

Manual removal of larvae

Coumaphos

Lindane

Diazinon

Ivermectin

Prevention & Control

Postpone surgical procedures to cold weather

Immediate wound dressing

Prophylactic treatment of neonatal navels

Routine ivermectin administration

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