What is tachiasis disease?

Tachiases or myiasis is a disease in which flies deposit their eggs on or in the body of an animal, including humans. The eggs hatch into maggots that feed on the host's tissue, causing irritation and pain. Tachiases can be very serious, especially if the maggots enter the body through the nose, ears, or eyes.

There are two main types of tachiases: dermal tachiases and visceral tachiases. Dermal tachiases occurs when the maggots infest the skin, while visceral tachiases occurs when the maggots infest the internal organs.

Dermal tachiases is the most common type of tachiases, and it is caused by a variety of fly species. The most common type of dermal tachiases is furuncular myiasis, which is caused by the botfly. Botflies lay their eggs on the skin of animals, and the eggs hatch into maggots that burrow into the skin. Furuncular myiasis is most commonly seen in tropical regions.

Visceral tachiases is a more serious type of tachiases, and it is caused by a variety of fly species, including the screwworm, the flesh fly, and the blow fly. Visceral tachiases occurs when the maggots enter the internal organs of the animal. The maggots can cause severe damage to the organs, and they can also spread bacteria. Visceral tachiases is most commonly seen in tropical regions, but it can also occur in temperate regions.

Tachiases is a serious disease, and it can be fatal if not treated promptly. Treatment for tachiases typically involves removing the maggots from the body and treating the affected area with antibiotics.