Auteurs
D. HJAIJA · S. S. SAWALHA · Z. Sami AMR · A. KATBEH-BADER · R. A.H. HASSOON
Title
Urinary Myiasis Caused by Clogmia albipunctata from the Palestinian Territories
Abstract
This is the first record of a case of urinary myiasis in the Palestinian Territories caused by Clogmia albipunctata. Larvae were discharged through urine by a 28-year-old pregnant female whom complained of mild abdominal pain associated with burning sensation while urinating over the past 3 months. Detailed description of the larva was provided.
Keywords
Clogmia albipunctata, Human myasis, Urinary tract, Palestinian Territories, Western Asia
Titre
Myiases urinaires dues à Clogmia albipunctata dans les territoires palestiniens
Résumé
Il s’agit du premier cas de myiase urinaire dans les Territoires palestiniens due à Clogmia albipunctata. Les larves ont été excrétées dans les urines d’une patiente de 28 ans, enceinte, qui se plaignait de douleurs abdominales légères associées, les trois derniers mois, à une sensation de brûlure lors des mictions. Cet article présente également la description des larves.
Mots-clés
Clogmia albipunctata, Myiase humaine, Voies urinaires, Territoires palestiniens, Asie du Sud-Ouest
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