A case of intestinal myiasis in a bedridden elderly patient
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- Ono Takuya
- Department of Internal Medicine, Flowers and Forest Tokyo Hospital
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- Sumiyoshi Ritsu
- Department of Internal Medicine, Flowers and Forest Tokyo Hospital
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- Takahashi Aya
- Department of Internal Medicine, Flowers and Forest Tokyo Hospital
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- Ohara Keiko
- Department of Internal Medicine, Flowers and Forest Tokyo Hospital
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- Fujiki Kazuhiko
- Department of Internal Medicine, Flowers and Forest Tokyo Hospital
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- Ogawa Kaoru
- Department of Internal Medicine, Flowers and Forest Tokyo Hospital
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- Miki Toru
- Department of Internal Medicine, Flowers and Forest Tokyo Hospital
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- Okazaki Kyoji
- Department of Internal Medicine, Flowers and Forest Tokyo Hospital
Bibliographic Information
- Other Title
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- 寝たきり状態の高齢者に認めた消化器ハエ症の1例
Abstract
<p>A 75-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and a history of previous empyema surgery was admitted to our hospital due to difficulty moving caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and dehydration. During the first two days of hospitalization, intestinal myiasis was diagnosed after maggots were found in his diapers. After the maggots disappeared, he developed a fever, prompting antibiotic therapy for a suspected secondary infection, resulting in clinical improvement. Despite thorough home cleaning, no flies or maggots were found, and the source of infection and the fly species remained unknown. Recent reports suggest a higher prevalence of myiasis among the elderly, even with overall improvement in hygiene. While myiasis is typically mild, it is a condition that requires consideration in an aging society. Myiasis is a disease that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of the elderly, especially in people who are bedridden or frail.</p>
Journal
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- Nippon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi. Japanese Journal of Geriatrics
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Nippon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi. Japanese Journal of Geriatrics 61 (1), 80-83, 2024-01-25
The Japan Geriatrics Society