Myiasis caused by Wohlfahrtia magnifica (Schiner, 1862) in the Arabian camel(Camelus dromedarius) in the Peninsula of Sinai

Abstract

Massive myiasis caused. by Wohlfahrtia magnifica (Schiner, 1862) in camels in the Southern Mountainous zone of the Peninsula of Sinai is described. Wohlfahrtiosis seemed intimately related to the climatic and ecological conditions of the area, particularly altitude, precipitation, pasture, rodents and ticks. The clinical features resembled those described in sheep in Israel and in camels elsewhere. Treatment with diazinon and synergized pyrethrum in pine oil proved effective.