Wohlfahrtia spp.

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  • Obligatory parasite
  • Occurs in North America
  • Parasite of mink and sometimes humans


Recognition

  • Large 8-14mm long
  • Pale grey
  • Black stripes on thorax
  • Black spots on abdomen


Life cycle

  • Larvae deposited directly onto host
  • No egg stage
  • Larvae moult twice on host then fall to ground to pupate


Pathogenesis

  • Larvae penetrate intact skin
    • Cause boil like swellings
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