Myiasis in a spinal cord injury patient with indwelling catheter: A case report from Gondar, Ethiopia

Myiasis is a rare condition, especially in the urogenital area, with very few reported cases involving spinal cord injury patients with long-term catheter use. This case report describes a 40-year-old male with a spinal cord injury who developed urogenital myiasis, presenting with maggots visible at the urethral opening due to prolonged catheter use. The case highlights the importance of awareness and education about urogenital myiasis, especially for individuals with indwelling urogenital devices, to ensure prompt diagnosis, treatment, and reduce potential complications.

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  A 40-year-old male with a spinal cord injury developed urogenital myiasis due to long-term catheter use, presenting with maggots at the urethral meatus.
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  The patient had a history of spinal cord injury, poor hygiene, and had been using an indwelling urinary catheter for a year due to urinary retention.
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  The patient was successfully treated with mechanical removal of maggots, antibiotics (ciprofloxacin), and ivermectin, along with education on clean intermittent catheterization and hygiene.