Maggots with Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus

Bhagyesh Patel^1, and Krupali Patel²

¹Department of General Surgery, Sahjanand Community Hospital, Gandhinagar, India

²GMERS Medical College, Gandhinagar, India

Cite this paper:
Bhagyesh Patel and Krupali Patel. Maggots with Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus. American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2022; 10(7):170-172. doi: 10.12691/ajmcr-10-7-2

Abstract

Myiasis is an infestation of the tissues and organs of living vertebrates by fly larva that feed on the host`s necrotic or living tissue, it is a very well recognized complication of neglected wounds. [1] People with neglected open wounds, poor hygiene, rural territories and close proximity with cattle are at risk of Myiasis. Here I report a case of 18 years young male who had history of injury one month back, contused lacerated wound was sutured at primary health centre, was given proper antibiotics coverage also. After stitches removal and partial healing, Patient neglected wound care and presented to me with maggots during first consultation. Diagnosed with MRSA infection, cured with surgery, culture sensitive antibiotics and regular wound care till complete healing status. He was saved from dreaded complications such as osteomyelitis, gangrene and systemic sepsis through prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords:
maggots MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus)

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