My little niece of four years had a boil on her back and lap, when I made effort to press it, a live maggot came out from both. I am getting so worrie
Because larvae require oxygen, blocking the skin opening may cause them to leave or at least come closer to the surface. When they are closer to the surface, it is easier to pull them out. To block the skin opening, some people apply petroleum jelly, nail polish, or even bacon or a paste of tobacco. Larvae that die before being removed are harder to get out and often cause an intense inflammatory reaction. Sometimes doctors inject an anesthetic into the skin, make a small incision, and pull the larva out with forceps. The drug ivermectin, given by mouth or applied to the skin, also may kill the larva or cause it to leave.
Typical symptoms of furuncular myiasis include itching, a sensation of movement, and sometimes sharp, stabbing pain. At first, people have a small red bump that may resemble a common insect bite or the beginning of a pimple (furuncle). Later, the bump enlarges, and a small opening may be visible at the center. The opening may drain clear, yellowish fluid, and sometimes a small portion of the end of the larva is visible.
I had the experience when my daughter was 2 years, it started as a boil and continued till she couldn't bear d pain I took a closer look at it I noticed a movement inside d boil pressed harder lo and behold a life maggot came out. I was shocked,
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