Umbilical Myiasis in Neonate: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Umbilical myiasis is a rare form of cutaneous myiasis due to infestation by larvae of the Calliphoridae family. The root cause of this condition is poor hygiene. It is potentially fatal due to the risk of larvae migrating to the deeper tissues of the abdomen, omphalitis, and sepsis. It is treated by properly disposing of the larvae and preventing the infection (omphalitis) or subsequent sepsis. Here, we present a case of umbilical myiasis in a 6-day-old neonate that was effectively treated in our institute after multiple debridement, wound irrigations with ether, and normal saline dressings in the operation theater.