Gadfly in the person: symptoms, consequences, removal

There are about 150 kinds of gadfly larvae in the world. Fortunately, only one of them is dangerous for humans. Its habitat is the territory of the planet Earth with a tropical climate. In general, this parasite is very dangerous if it penetrates the human body. Therefore, one should be cautious and, when the first signs appear, immediately and immediately consult a specialist.

What is the larva of a gadfly?

This is a parasite that mostly develops and grows under the skin of a person or animal. The larva of the gadfly resembles a pear with spines on scales. Their length is small - slightly less than 30 mm, and diameter - about 8 mm. The parasite feeds on blood. That is why it is dangerous in case of penetration into the human body. This harmful microorganism is attached to the tissues of mammals by means of burrs. And thus it feeds, that is, it accumulates useful substances for its further existence, vital activity. In addition, it can, after penetrating the mammal's body, release a kind of fluid that causes severe pain.

What types of gadflies exist?

The types of this parasite are huge. Experts agreed to subdivide them according to their habitat. Each of the larval species has its own characteristics. Some of them are dangerous for the owner and for his body. There are 4 types of parasites: subcutaneous and cutaneous, cavitary and gastric.

The first type is dangerous for both humans and animals. In untimely treatment, there may be deplorable consequences.

The second type is characteristic of the bovine gadfly. Of course, it is not dangerous, as the first species, but still, if this happened, furuncles are formed on the human or animal body. In addition, severe pains appear. After pus can be allocated.

Cavity is most common in goats. The larvae are initially in the nostril, and then penetrate the respiratory tract.

The gastric gadfly most often happens in horses. He develops in their stomach, and then goes on to the tongue and gums. There are pustules.

How can a parasite get into a person's body?

The adult specimen of the larva of the gadfly is a fly. Its size is about 2 cm. It is something like a bumblebee. But to distinguish it from this insect, there are a number of signs:

• a large head;
• large eyes;
• blue abdomen;
• orange feet;
• transparent wings.

A grown up parasite does not eat anything, but feeds on the substances that it accumulated when it was still a larva.

Already in half a minute after the release of an adult gadfly can fly. A female breed produces about 600 eggs. But, fortunately, only 1/6 of the survivors survive.

An adult parasite catches blood-sucking insects, and then leaves their eggs on their abdomens. And if the mosquito, on which these larvae are located, sits on a man or an animal, they penetrate into their body. People do not experience any painful sensations or discomfort.

Parasites that are ripe have special devices - hooks. With their help they are attached to the skin. The larvae of the gadfly in man feed during the entire stay with blood and grow to 2.5 cm. This parasite inhabits the mammal's body for about 9 weeks. After it comes out and falls to the ground where the pupation process takes place. A month later, an adult appears.

Does this parasite exist in Russia and can they get infected?

There are about 7 species of larvae on the territory of our country. Mostly they live in the body of cattle. There are cases when in Russia larvae of the gadfly in the human body were found. Their favorite place where they prefer to stay are the eyes or the skin.

Of course, the percentage of cases of this parasite in humans is very low, but it is worthwhile to beware of these harmful creatures. It should be aware of and know the signs of the disease when they penetrate the human body.

Symptoms when the parasite is under the skin: what are they?

The larva of the gadfly in man can be anywhere. For example, it can be found on the arm, on the chest, on the leg, and even on the head. But the most favorite places of their dwelling are armpits and back. It also happens that the larva of the gadfly in the body is in the nose or in the eye.

As a rule, a person does not experience any complications and unpleasant sensations at first. In the place where the parasite came from, a small bump appears, reminiscent of a mosquito bite. After passing a certain amount of time this site begins to ache and become inflamed. After that, it gets blue or red. Then an abscess is formed, which is opened. Thus, for the larva of the gadfly under the human skin, a hole is formed through which the parasite breathes. As soon as the inflamed place is opened, pus begins to appear from it.

After this, a person's condition starts to deteriorate sharply. Nausea or vomiting, weakness and dizziness, muscle pain are the main symptoms of penetration of the larva of the gadfly into the body. On the site where there is inflammation, the patient can feel how something is stirring.

If these harmful parasites get into the eye, irritation of the mucous membrane is felt, and eye pressure rises. There is constant lacrimation. In addition, pain and bleeding may join all of these symptoms.

Very dangerous is the penetration of larvae into the vitreous body of the eyeball. Then a person can completely lose sight.

When the parasite is in the body, there are such symptoms:

• headache;
• olfaction impairment;
• edema of the nose;
• pain in the location of the larva.

Surprisingly, these harmful microorganisms can crawl through the nostril.

How is the diagnosis done?

The main way is to take the blood test. It determines the number of antibodies. A patient is asked a number of questions. For example, ask about whether he was in places where the disease is common. In addition, the expert conducts a visual inspection. Using this method, you can find a sore purulent abscess. It has a hole through which the air flow passes. The doctor examines the place with a special device, namely a magnifying glass.

If you are sure that there are larvae of the gadfly in the body, then you should not contact the therapist, but immediately to the infectious disease specialist.

How is treatment treated in case of infection with larvae?

After penetration into the human body of these parasites, there are certain signs of the disease called dermatobiasis. The treatment itself presupposes the immediate removal of the larva from the patient's body. But you can not do it right away.

Before you remove the gadfly from under the skin of a person, you need to drink the drug "Ivermectin".It is antiparasitic. Only after this you can proceed to the next action.

Removing Gadfly larvae: how does it happen?

Before removing the parasite from the skin of a person, it is necessary to disinfect the place of the abscess. Do this, usually with a solution of furacilin. In order to prevent the larva from breathing, a certain amount of sterile oil drips into the hole from which the air stream has penetrated. After that, the gadfly must leave, because it lacks oxygen. At the moment when the parasite is shown from the hole under the skin, it is pulled out with a special device( tweezers).

A complex operation should only be performed by a specialist. The ovid itself is in very deep layers of the epidermis. As mentioned above, there it is located thanks to the hooks. If the patient himself attempts to perform the entire procedure, it is possible that under the skin will remain part of the larva. With this outcome, suppuration and an inflammatory process will follow.

Once the operation is completed, an antiseptic bandage is applied to the place where the abscess used to be.

Prevention of infection

But most often under the skin of a person, the larva of the gadfly penetrates precisely in countries with a tropical climate. And if you decide to go there, then follow a few simple rules. Avoid locations where a large number of insects live. Of course, you need to wear clothes that protect against bites. Now in stores a huge selection of good repellents. They should also be used.

If all the same, for example, an insect bites you, do not panic ahead of time, but forget about it, too, not worth it. First, you should treat the wound with a disinfectant. And watch her. If something went wrong, you should immediately contact a specialist. The doctor will examine you, confirm the diagnosis, send it to the appropriate procedures, and if the opposite is true, you can safely return home. And do not forget that vigilance has not prevented anyone.