Urogenital Myiasis
- Pronunciation
- /yoo-roh-gen-i-tal my-ee-as-iss/
- Category
- Disease
- Singular
- Urogenital Myiasis
- Plural
- Urogenital Myiases
Definition
A parasitic infestation of the urogenital area caused by fly larvae.
Etymology
From Greek 'ouron', meaning 'urine', and 'genitales', and 'myiasis', meaning 'infestation by flies'.
Example
Urogenital myiasis can be a painful and debilitating condition, often requiring medical intervention.
Related Terms
- Fly larvae
- Myiasis
- Parasitic infection
Usage Notes
Urogenital myiasis is typically caused by black flies or other species of flies that lay eggs in the urogenital area. These eggs hatch into larvae that feed on the surrounding tissues.