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screw worm infectious disease — Definition
Kurtçuk enfeksiyonu (Miyazis) / screw worm infectious disease
Screw worm disease is a type of miyazis, which consists of the active Cochliomyia hominivorax fly larvae to live tissue. Larvaes create necrotic tissue by entering the body from skin wounds, mucous membranes or natural openings and leads to severe tissue damage. Infection occurs especially in hot climates and may result in sepsis, organ failure or death if not treated. Clinically, it is characterized by pain, discharge and bad smell in the lesion area.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is Kurtçuk enfeksiyonu (Miyazis)?
Kurtçuk enfeksiyonu (Miyazis); screw worm disease is a type of miyazis, which consists of the active Cochliomyia hominivorax fly larvae to live tissue. Larvaes create necrotic tissue by entering the body from skin wounds, mucous membranes or natural openings and leads to severe tissue damage. Infection occurs especially in hot climates and may result in sepsis, organ failure or death if not treated. Clinically, it is characterized by pain, discharge and bad smell in the lesion area.
❓ What is screw worm infectious disease in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "screw worm infectious disease" is Kurtçuk enfeksiyonu (Miyazis).
❓ Which medical field is Kurtçuk enfeksiyonu (Miyazis) related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.