Clinical management of a severe traumatic cutaneous myiasis at the base of the antler in a fallow deer, Dama dama: a case report

الملخص EN

Cutaneous myiasis is the infestation of larvae of flies in the vertebrate.

the condition causes significant economic losses to the livestock industry indicating the importance of a systematic approach to clinical management.

the incidents of two episodes of severe cutaneous myiasis wound at the base of the antler in a 5-year-old semi-intensively managed male Dama dama deer was described.

physical examination revealed a foul-smelling necrotic wound around the left cornual region measuring 5cm × 4cm in radius and 3cm in depth and fly eggs were seen on the surface of the wound.

the clinical findings suggest the diagnosis of a severe cutaneous myiasis.

the case was managed by wound debridement and flushing with hydrogen peroxide 3% and diluted hibiscrub 0.05%, followed with povidone iodine 2.5%.

topical ointment, dermapred ® and insecticide, negasunt ® were applied topically.

parenteral administration of flunixin meglumine 2.2 mg / kg for 3 days and oxytetracycline 1 ml / 10 k every 72 hours, given twice both through intramuscular route.

supplement injections, vitavet ® and catosal ™ were given to improve the wound healing process.

the outcome of the wound improved post-14 days of treatment.

administration of timely combination of antimicrobials, pain management and flies control are leading factors to a good healing process.