This woman found a maggot in her baby's skin, it's the rainy season and these things are common.
They are caused by a fly that lays eggs on damp clothes when spread outside then the eggs hatch and dig under the skin to become flies
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They are caused by a fly that lays eggs on damp clothes when spread outside then the eggs hatch and dig under the skin to become flies
Iron your clothes
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Make sure you iron your clothes before you wear them
This condition is known as myiasis.
It can also be gotten from mosquitoes
Cover your skin and your child's skin when they're outside.
Initially it looks like a boil that wouldn't go, but can be painful
This condition is known as myiasis.
It can also be gotten from mosquitoes
Cover your skin and your child's skin when they're outside.
Initially it looks like a boil that wouldn't go, but can be painful
This condition is very common in tropical and subtropical regions. Nigeria is in a tropical region.
In humans, the flies mainly responsible are the human botfly (pic. 1&2) and the tumbu fly (pic 2). Look at the photos to recognize them.
In humans, the flies mainly responsible are the human botfly (pic. 1&2) and the tumbu fly (pic 2). Look at the photos to recognize them.
If you see this, there's a simple way to remove it, put vaseline on the "head" of the supposed boil, what this does is that is suffocates the maggots and make them come up for air. Then the maggot can be removed easily. Don't try to force it out, it has hooks that prevent this
And if a part of maggot is left behind, it can cause a reaction under the skin and even lead to infections.
If they prove too difficult, best to see a doctor to remove them.
If they prove too difficult, best to see a doctor to remove them.
To prevent this:
Use mosquito nets
Wear long sleeved clothing when playing outside
Don't sleep on the bare floor on mats on damp floors
Iron your clothes before you wear them.
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Use mosquito nets
Wear long sleeved clothing when playing outside
Don't sleep on the bare floor on mats on damp floors
Iron your clothes before you wear them.
Please RT thread for awareness.
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