House flies, Myiasis, Maggot therapy, Forensic entomology Prof. Abdelwahab A. Ibrahim Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Benha University
Scientific classification Insecta Class ss: Diptera Orde der: Cyclorrhapha Suborde rder: Muscidae. Family ly: Musca domestica , lives in close association with people all over the world. The insects feed on human foodstuffs and wastes. In warmer climates, the filth fly, M. sorbens is closely related to the housefly and is important in the spread of eye infections. Blowflies (Calliphoridae) and other flies have been associated with the transmission of enteric infections. Prof. Abdelwahab Ibrahim
Morphology Prof. Abdelwahab Ibrahim
Prof. Abdelwahab Ibrahim
Life cycle Prof. Abdelwahab Ibrahim
Food Breeding sites Ecology Behavior Control Prof. Abdelwahab Ibrahim
Diseases Prof. Abdelwahab Ibrahim Prof. Abdelwahab Ibrahim
Medical Importance • Transmission of pathogens Protozoa Helminthes Viruses Bacteria Fungi • Fate and persistence of pathogens Prof. Abdelwahab Ibrahim
Myiasis
sites Cu Cutaneous neous Nasal l myia iasis sis Aural l m myia iasis sis Oral l myia iasi sis s Ophthal thalmi mic c myia iasi sis s Wound d myiasi iasis s Intestin stinal al myi yiasis asis Prof. Abdelwahab Ibrahim
Types Ob Obliga igatory tory Fac acultat ultative ive or Accidental Ac cidental or Pseudo udo my myias asis is Specific ecific Semi mi s specific ecific Prof. Abdelwahab Ibrahim
Prof. Abdelwahab Ibrahim
Dete tentio ntion Hi History tory Mo Mode of of acti tion on Adva vantages ntages Limi mitations tations Flie ies s us used Prof. Abdelwahab Ibrahim
Ancient Civilizations ◦ Maya, China, Australia Army War Surgeons ◦ Napoleon, Civil War William Baer ◦ John Hopkins Ronald Sherman Prof. Abdelwahab Ibrahim
Diversity of wound types Remove necrotic flesh Antimicrobial properties (MRSA) Promote Wound Healing
Any open purulent sore ◦ Diabetic ulcers ◦ Bed sores ◦ Burns ◦ Abscesses ◦ Basal cell carcinoma ◦ Vein and artery diseases ◦ Many more Prof. Abdelwahab Ibrahim
Make Pattern of Wound Place maggots inside Cover with mesh Place gauze bandage for drainage Prof. Abdelwahab Ibrahim
Def efini nition tion Att ttraction action to to th the re rema mains ins Sta tages ges of of decomp omposition osition Factors tors aff ffec ecting ting on on Su Succe cessi ssion on The he applica pplication tion of of For orensi nsic c ent ntom omology ology Prof. Abdelwahab Ibrahim
Fresh Bloat Decay Post decay Dry (Skeletal)
Geographical region Season Sun exposure Urban Vs. Rural scenarios Bodies found inside buildings Burial Scavenging Presence or absence of clothing
Findi ding ng Bodie ies s or Body Parts Estima imate te Time of D f Death and Postmorte ortem Interv rval al Determine ine Cause e of D f Death Identify ify or Exclude ude Crimina nal l Suspect cts Determine ine If a f a Body Has Been Moved d or Disturbe urbed d Aft fter Death Prof. Abdelwahab Ibrahim
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