Definitions for myiasis
ˈmaɪ ə sɪs; -ˌsizmyi·a·sis

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1. myiasisnoun

   infestation of the body by the larvae of flies (usually through a wound or other opening) or any disease resulting from such infestation

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1. myiasisnoun

   The infestation of a living vertebrate by maggots.

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1. Myiasis

   Myiasis is the parasitic infestation of the body of a live animal by fly larvae (maggots) that grow inside the host while feeding on its tissue. Although flies are most commonly attracted to open wounds and urine- or feces-soaked fur, some species (including the most common myiatic flies—the botfly, blowfly, and screwfly) can create an infestation even on unbroken skin and have been known to use moist soil and non-myiatic flies (such as the common housefly) as vector agents for their parasitic larvae. Because some animals (particularly non-native domestic animals) cannot react as effectively as humans to the causes and effects of myiasis, such infestations present a severe and continuing problem for livestock industries worldwide, causing severe economic losses where they are not mitigated by human action. Although typically a far greater issue for animals, myiasis is also a relatively frequent disease for humans in rural tropical regions where myiatic flies thrive, and often may require medical attention to surgically remove the parasites.Myiasis varies widely in the forms it takes and its effects on those affected. Such variations depend largely on the fly species and where the larvae are located. Some flies lay eggs in open wounds, other larvae may invade unbroken skin or enter the body through the nose or ears, and still others may be swallowed if the eggs are deposited on the lips or on food. There can also be accidental myiasis that E. tenax can cause in humans via water containing the larvae or in contaminated uncooked food. The name of the condition derives from ancient Greek μυῖα (myia), meaning "fly".

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1. myiasis

   Myiasis is a parasitic infestation of the body of a live mammal by fly larvae (maggots) that grow inside the host while feeding on its tissue. This condition can affect various parts of the body including the skin, eyes, ears, gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts. It is often found in livestock but can also occur in humans, especially in tropical and subtropical regions.

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1. Myiasis

   Myiasis is the infestation of the body of a live human being or other vertebrate by fly larvae that feed on its tissue. When the attack is directed against dead or necrotic tissue, the condition is not necessarily harmful and the effects may be of value as maggot therapy. Colloquialisms for myiasis include flystrike, blowfly strike, and the victim or the tissue may be described as fly-blown. The name of the condition derives from ancient Greek μυῖα, meaning "fly". Because other animals cannot react as effectively as humans to the causes and effects of myiasis, such conditions present a serious problem for livestock industries, causing severe economic losses worldwide. Although infestation by fly larvae is much more serious and more prevalent in other animals, it is relatively frequent in humans in rural, tropical and subtropical regions, and often may require medical attention. Myiasis varies widely in the forms it takes and its effects on the victims. Such variations depend largely on the fly species and where the larvae are located. Some flies lay eggs in open wounds, other larvae may invade unbroken skin or enter the body through the nose or ears, and still others may be swallowed if the eggs are deposited on the lips or on food.

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1. Myiasis

   The invasion of living tissues of man and other mammals by dipterous larvae.

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1. Myiasis

   disease or injury caused by the attack of dipterous larvae.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of myiasis in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of myiasis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5