US Doctor Extracts 150 Live Bugs From Man’s Swollen Face.
A Florida man’s recent medical ordeal has left doctors astounded after over 150 live bugs were discovered residing in his nose and sinuses.
According to First Coast News, the unidentified patient, who began feeling unwell in October, sought medical attention when his symptoms escalated, resulting in severe face and lip swelling along with persistent nosebleeds.
Doctors at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital were shocked by their findings. Dr. David Carlson, an ENT specialist, made the startling discovery of a swarm of larvae, some as large as his pinky finger, feeding inside the man’s nasal cavity. The situation was dire, with potential erosion near the skull base and proximity to vital organs.
Despite initial attempts at suction, Dr. Carlson had to meticulously extract each insect individually to avert a potentially fatal outcome. “They were right up against his skull base, near the brain. If they had gone through, it could have been fatal,” he emphasized.
The unidentified bugs are currently under analysis to determine their species, while the man is expected to make a full recovery.
While the exact cause of the infestation remains unclear, the patient suspects his handling of dead fish without proper hygiene may have contributed. He has since pledged to improve his handwashing habits to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Dr. Carlson, reflecting on his extensive career as an ears, nose, and throat specialist, remarked that he had never encountered a case like this documented in the US.
The rare condition, known as nasal myiasis, involves the infestation of fly larvae.
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