A number of anatomic classifications for myiasis have been proposed. Francesconi and Lupi used a modified classification, which is modified further below.
Anatomic classifications include:
(1) Bishopp et al
(2) James et al
(3) Zumpt et al
Classification of myiasis:
(1) bloodsucking (sanguinovorous)
(2) cutaneous (dermal and subdermal)
(2a) furuncular
(2b) migratory (creeping)
(3) wound-related
(4) cavitary (head and neck)
(4a) aural
(4b) nasal
(4c) oral
(4d) ophthalmomyiasis
(4e) cerebral
(5) intestinal (enteric)
(6) urogenital/pelvic
(6a) anal
(6b) vaginal
(6c) urethra and urinary bladder
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