ABSTRACT
Myiasis is the invasion of organs and/or tissues of living vertebrates by the larval stages of flies (Diptera). It encompasses the feeding on the host’s living or dead, necrotic tissues. A diversity of fly species is involved in myiasis. As a form of parasitism, myiasis can cause significant harm to animals and can lead to death and in some cases to less severe effects leaving little or no tissue damage. Overall, however, myiasis should be considered of significant importance to livestock and companion animals.
