Presse Med
-
OPTIMAL TREATMENT: Myasthenia is an autoimmune disease related to a recognized autoantigen. Treatment is aimed at providing symptomatic relief or a pathophysiological effect. The latter approach, with corticosteroid and immunosuppressor regimens, has proven to be effective, improving functional improvement, but at the cost of prolonged treatment over several years with the risk of major adverse effects. Indications and treatment modalities must be carefully weighed.
-
Case Reports
[Human urinary myiasis caused by Fannia canicularis (Diptera, Muscidae) larvae in Algeria].
Human urinary myiasis is caused by fly larvae which complete their entire cycle in the human body. ⋯ Urogenital myiasis is almost always subsequent to conditions of poor personal hygiene. In this case authentic larvae infestation was evidenced. The diagnosis of true urinary myiasis was confirmed by repeated emissions of different larval stages including the nymph.