| morphology of immature stages of flesh flies, boettcherisca nathani and lioproctia pattoni (diptera: sarcophagidae). | the flesh flies are medically-important because the larvae found in the human corpses can provide evidence in forensic investigations through larva identification and their developmental rate. firstly, we thoroughly described the larval morphology of boettcherisca nathani and lioproctia pattoni, using scanning electron microscopy (sem). the third instar of the two species differed markedly in two characters: (1) spines between the prothorax and mesothorax-b. nathani has more or less slender tria ... | 2016 | 27515808 |
| the complete mitochondria genome of sarcophaga africa (diptera: sarcophagidae). | sarcophaga africa (s. africa) is a significant medical and forensic insect which belongs to the sarcophagidae. the species identification of the forensically important genus sarcophaga is difficult and requires strong morphology and taxonomic expertise. with the sequencing technique improved, we report the complete mitochondrial genome of the s. africa for the first time to assist species identification. the 37 genes presented in the 15,144 bp circular genome has been found which include 13 prot ... | 2016 | 25418627 |
| nosocomial myiasis in a patient with diabetes. | this report describes a case of nosocomial myiasis caused by larvae of sarcophaga (bercaea) africa. the parasitosis developed in an ulcer on the heel of a patient with type 2 diabetes. the ulcer was dressed when the deposition occurred. an experiment was performed in order to demonstrate the ability of sarcophaga larvae to move through bandages and reach purulent wounds. this report highlights the need for particular attention, education and specific protocols in hospitals in order to avoid myia ... | 2013 | 23149058 |