Review
Entomology
Marco Pezzi, Stjepan Krcmar, Federica Mendicino, Francesco Carlomagno, Domenico Bonelli, Chiara Scapoli, Milvia Chicca, Marilena Leis, Teresa Bonacci
Summary: This is the first reported case of myiasis caused by Lucilia sericata in a domestic goose in Italy, providing important information for monitoring and management in the field.
Article
Parasitology
Emmanuel Y. Lourdes, Zubaidah Ya'cob, Van Lun Low, Noor Izwan-Anas, Mohd Saiful Mansor, Mahadimenakbar M. Dawood, Hiroyuki Takaoka, Peter H. Adler
Summary: This study investigated the distribution of mermithids infecting black fly larvae in Malaysia and found that it is influenced by the breeding habitat of the hosts.
Review
Microbiology
Martin Hladik, Bretislav Lipovy, Yvona Kaloudova, Marketa Hanslianova, Ivana Vitkova, Tereza Deissova, Tomas Kempny, Martin Svoboda, Zdenek Kala, Pavel Brychta, Petra Borilova Linhartova
Summary: Wohlfahrtiimonas chitiniclastica is a bacteria causing rare infections, typically associated with infestation of open wounds by fly larvae. Twenty-three cases of infection by this bacteria have been reported, with most cases suffering from chronic non-healing wound infections, none of which were burn injuries.
Article
Parasitology
Tassia Lopes do Vale, Alcyjara Rego Costa, Leandro Macedo Miranda, Geovane Ferreira Silva, Naylene Carvalho Sales Silva, Tiago Barbalho Lima, Daniel Praseres Chaves, Heinz Sager, Pedro Veloso Facury Lasmar, Livio Martins Costa-Junior
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of lotilaner for the treatment of myiasis caused by the New World screwworm fly in dogs. The results showed that lotilaner had a high efficacy against the screwworm and provided rapid and effective treatment for myiasis in dogs.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Minyu Zhou, Ke Cao, Hui Huang, Xiaojuan Luo, Ying Wang, Weike Ma, Zhiyue Lv
Summary: This is the first reported case of neonatal oral myiasis in China. Diagnosis of this disease requires a high index of suspicion. Microscopy combined with specific DNA sequence analysis is an effective technological tool for rapid diagnosis of larva specimen and rare diseases.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Vasiliki Mamali, Christos Koutserimpas, Olympia Zarkotou, Georgia Vrioni, George Samonis
Summary: Isolated post-traumatic cerebral mucormycosis is an extremely rare and severe disease. This article presents a case of isolated cerebral mucormycosis infection caused by Lichtheimia spp. in a patient with multi-trauma. The patient developed abscesses in the parietal, temporal, and frontal regions of the brain, and despite treatment, passed away due to the severity of the traumatic injuries.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Dina M. Metwally, Shurug A. Albasyouni, Ibrahim A. H. Barakat, Isra M. Al-Turaiki, Amal M. Almuhanna, Muhammad A. Bashir, Hanadi B. Baghdadi, Manal F. El-Khadragy, Reem A. Alajmi
Summary: The study investigated the prevalence of Oestrus ovis larvae in sheep and goats' heads from abattoirs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Season had no significant effect on sheep larvae characteristics, except for larval length, while goats had significantly higher L3 instar numbers in summer. Molecular analysis confirmed the presence of O. ovis larvae, closely related to those in GenBank.
Article
Parasitology
Sofia Arce, Maria Jose Saravia-Pietropaolo, Melisa Saluzzo, Dario E. Manzoli, Leandro R. Antoniazzi, Martin A. Quiroga, Pablo M. Beldomenico
Summary: The majority of known Philornis species cause subcutaneous myiasis in Neotropical altricial and semi-altricial nestlings, posing a threat to the conservation of wild bird species and serving as a model for studying host-parasite interactions. A survey in Santa Fe province, Argentina revealed that species belonging to the P. torquans complex are almost exclusively parasites of nestlings, with extremely rare occurrences of larvae in subadult and adult birds.
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Juan Chen, Jinrui Liu, Yun Liu, Yingjie Liu
Summary: This article presents a rare case of human residual root myiasis caused by larvae of Clogmia albipunctata. The patient experienced symptoms of finding active larvae in her mouth while brushing her teeth. After treatment, the patient's symptoms improved and no more larvae were found.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Vladimir Dolinaj, Jasmina Grujic, Davor Krizanovic, Aleksandar Potkonjak, Thomas Pape, Pavle Banovic
Summary: We report a case of nasal myiasis in a critically ill COVID-19 patient in a reallocated ICU department in Serbia caused by a sarcophagid fly. We also discuss procedures that could prevent similar incidents in reallocated ICU departments worldwide.
Article
Entomology
Wentian Xu, Xinyu Li, Qike Wang, Chenglin Zhang, Minghai Yang, Tongshan Zhou, Kai Li, Dong Zhang
Summary: Gyrostigma rhinocerontis, the rhinoceros bot fly, is a rare intestinal parasite of rhinoceroses that causes severe myiasis and secondary infection. This study examines the antennal characteristics of G. rhinocerontis and finds that they have larger antennae with more sensilla and sensory pits than other Oestridae species, which may help them locate their rare hosts.
Article
Entomology
Marwa M. Attia, Olfat A. Mahdy
Summary: This study aimed to describe the fine ultrastructure of adult Cephalopina titillator flies and different stages of larvae using light and scanning electron microscopy. The larvae were collected from slaughtered camels at a slaughterhouse in Cairo from January to May 2019. The unique structures of the third larval stage's pseudocephalon and last abdominal segment were observed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TROPICAL INSECT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Entomology
A. Giangaspero, A. Barlaam, S. Pane, M. R. Marchili, A. Onetti Muda, L. Putignani, M. J. R. Hall
Summary: This case report describes a 3-year-old Italian girl with nasal myiasis caused by Megaselia rufipes. The patient became infected while playing outside. This is the first report of myiasis in humans caused by M. rufipes.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Sandor Hornok, Andrea M. Cini Bruno, Nora Takacs, Gergo Keve, Attila D. Sandor, Jeno Kontschan
Summary: To obtain new data on the species diversity of flies and blood-sucking lice in Malta, ectoparasites were collected from different locations. Morphological identification and molecular-phylogenetic methods were used to analyze the species. The study found the presence of several fly species, including the common housefly and stable fly, as well as two different blowfly species. Additionally, one species of lice was identified from goats. This study is the first to include molecular analysis of flies and lice of veterinary importance in Malta.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Correction
Parasitology
Pooja Gupta, C. K. Vishnudas, V. V. Robin, Guha Dharmarajan
Summary: The statement indicates that an amendment to the paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Guilu He, Jianhao Lin, Jing Ye, Fobao Huang, Changzhi Yan, Zesi Liu, Xiuming Zhou, Qiao Li, Liang Zhang
Summary: This article introduces long tunneled external ventricular drain (LTEVD), which effectively avoids multiple surgeries by connecting an external shunt valve. It allows visual control of drainage flow, prolongs catheter indwelling time, and eliminates the need for multiple surgeries.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Vinay Suresh, H. S. Suresh, Bharath Raju, Himanshu Jindal, Ahmad Ozair
Summary: This study investigated the outcomes of postoperative discitis treated with debridement and a novel technique focused on reducing outpatient antibiotic requirement in a low- and middle-income country (LMIC) setting. The results showed that patients with medically refractory postoperative discitis potentially have good outcomes after debridement plus 2-week local antibiotic instillation in LMICs.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
Beatrice C. Bono, Davide Milani, Fabio Ferreli, Simone Olei, Luca Raspagliesi, Maria Pia Tropeano, Giovanni B. Lasio, Federico Pessina
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Avi A. Gajjar, Shrey Patel, Raj Swaroop Lavadi, Rida Mitha, Rohit Prem Kumar, Tavis Taylor, Galal A. Elsayed, D. Kojo Hamilton, Nitin Agarwal
Summary: Art in neurosurgery has played a crucial role in the discipline for centuries. Medical illustrations help visualize anatomy and surgical procedures, contributing to education, surgical planning, and navigation.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Joaquin Perez Zabala, Yamila Basilotta Marquez, Romina Arganaraz, Beatriz Mantese
Summary: We present a low-cost and easily accessible adaptation system for stereotactic procedures in infants. By using a headband cast technique, a stereotactic biopsy was successfully performed in a 5-month-old patient, achieving precise targeting, histopathological diagnosis, and no associated complications.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
Muhammad Kusdiansah, Arnau Benet, Yosuke Suzuki, Kenichi Haraguchi, Nakao Ota, Kosumo Noda, Rokuya Tanikawa
Summary: Fusiform vertebral artery aneurysms are difficult to treat, and endovascular and open microsurgical treatments are used for different situations. This report presents a case with complex anatomy and branch involvement and describes the treatment strategy used.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Victor M. Lu
Summary: This review emphasizes four essential domains that should be considered when interpreting pediatric neurosurgical SRMAs and provides examples to ensure accurate and effective interpretation of findings in this niche.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Lapo Bonosi, Angelo Torrente, Filippo Brighina, Cateno Concetto Tito Petralia, Pietro Merlino, Chiara Avallone, Vincenzo Gulino, Roberta Costanzo, Lara Brunasso, Domenico Gerardo Iacopino, Rosario Maugeri
Summary: Corticocortical evoked potentials (CCEPs) have emerged as a valuable intraoperative monitoring technique in eloquent brain tumor surgery, aiding in preserving critical functional areas. Current research shows the potential of CCEPs in guiding surgical decision making, reducing the risk of postoperative neurological deficits, and mapping functional connectivity, but further research and standardization are needed.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Yuchen Duan, Dagang Feng, Min Zhu, Heng Qiu, Tong Li, Zhen Chen, Leiming Jiang, Yong Huang
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effect of different Modic changes (MC) grades on the cage subsidence rate after spinal interbody fusion surgery. A meta-analysis was conducted on relevant randomized controlled trials and cohort studies. The results showed that MC may be associated with a higher cage subsidence rate. With the increase in MC grades, the incidence of subsidence decreased gradually, but it was always higher than that in the non-Modic changes (NMC). Oblique lumbar interbody fusion may be a better treatment choice for lumbar degenerative disease with MC.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
Brian F. Saway, Conor M. Cunningham, Mustafa Ismail, Alejandro M. Spiotta
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Joanna M. Roy, Michael M. Covell, Carmelo Venero Jr, Christian A. Bowers
Summary: Early exposure to neurosurgery during medical school is critical for improving recruitment into the specialty. However, about 30% of medical schools in the U.S. lack a neurosurgery program, limiting students' exposure to the field. Virtual education, facilitated by webinars during the pandemic, has advantages such as global outreach and accessibility for international medical students. This review identifies and describes 16 educational resources, serving as a guide for medical students interested in neurosurgery.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)