Mohammad Akhoundi, Nambininiavo Marianne Ranorohasimanana, Sophie Brun, Catherine Kauffmann-Lacroix, Arezki Izri
Clogmia albipunctata , known as drain fly, is a non-hematophagous insect of the Psychodidae family with worldwide distribution, particularly in tropical and temperate areas. It can be found near sewer drains, sewage treatment plants, plant pots, swamps, and any other place containing decaying or moist organic matter. It has been introduced in several publications as the causative agent of myiasis in humans. A case presentation, together with a compilation of findings from a database, including 51 scientific publications in the literature, allowed us to overview critically in detail the variable aspects of epidemiology, life cycle, biology, and medical importance of this insect and its probable role in human myiasis...
September 1, 2022: Diagnostics