The heel of passion fruit, or pea pod, scientifically called human myiasis, is a disease caused by the proliferation of fly fly larvae on the skin or other tissues and body cavities, such as the eye, mouth or nose, which can also affect domestic animals .
The fly fly larva can enter the body through the skin when walking barefoot or through the bite of the fly on the skin that deposits its eggs that later become larvae. Generally affected people are elderly, bedridden or have some metal deficiency and therefore can not ward off flies or larvae from the skin.
This disease has a cure but in order to achieve it it is necessary to follow correctly the treatment proposed by the doctor and keep the flies away. A good method to ward off flies is to use aromatherapy with citronella or lemon essential oil, for example. Learn how to make this homemade citronella repellent.
What causes passion fruit heel
The heel of passion fruit is caused by the larvae of the fly fly on the body and therefore there are 2 ways to get this disease, which include:
- The flyfly rests on a wound and deposits its eggs, which will turn into larvae;
- The fly larva enters the skin through a wound or cut and develops in this place, for example, when walking barefoot.
After entering the larvae, the site becomes reddish and slightly swollen, with a small furrow in the middle, where the larva breathes and sometimes it is possible to feel a stabbing or itching pain in the place, for example.
How is the treatment done?
The first treatment option for the passion fruit heel is to remove the larvae from the area by a health professional and clean the wound to prevent the onset of an infection. However, when there are many larvae or there is already too much dead tissue, it may be necessary to undergo minor surgery to remove all larvae and eliminate dead skin.
After cleansing, it is important to go to the clinic daily for proper wound treatment to facilitate healing and prevent a serious infection. In addition, the doctor may also prescribe the use of antibiotics and ivermectin, to kill the larvae, facilitating their exit.
How to avoid getting sick
The best way to avoid catching a disease such as the passion fruit heel is to not walk barefoot in unhygienic places, which may have flies often, as there may be eggs of larvae on the ground. However, other cautions include:
- Avoid having exposed wounds, especially in tropical locations or with the presence of flies;
- Use insect repellent on body;
- Use fly repellant at home;
- Clean the house floor once a week.
In addition, it is also advisable to change the clothes before use, especially when living in tropical regions and there is a risk of the fabric coming in contact with a wound.
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