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Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by Penaldo: 3:36pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
What are mango worms? First, the mango worm goes by many names. It is technically a fly larva and it also goes by the names mango fly, putzi fly and tumbu fly depending on where you are. Where are mango worms found? Mango worms are found throughout tropical areas of sub-Saharan Africa, but is more common in certain regions (Central Africa, for example). You could come across them in another part of the world, too, but only if a human or animal traveled while infected with the worms. The worm works like this: Adult female worm lays a few hundred eggs into the soil OR onto some damp clothing that is hanging out to dry. The larvae penetrate the skin of the host and take up residence in the subcutaneous tissue, a layer of skin that has fat and connective tissue filled with blood vessels and nerves. Then they grow and fatten up. After 8-12 days, a boil will have formed. It will itch and then get increasingly painful before it… actually opens up so the worm can come out to play. The worm then falls to the ground where it buries itself in order to go into its final stage of growth before turning into a fly. Got it? Good. How can mango worm be prevented? Mango worm is generally very uncommon for travelers to come across, but there are certainly a few steps you can take to really minimize your risk. For one, do not walk around barefoot on soil. By the same token, don’t roll around in the soil. Never a good idea. As far as your clothes go, if you are in an area where mango worm is prevalent, it would be best to machine dry your clothes or iron them after leaving them out to line dry. The heat will effectively kill the larvae. Mango worm treatment There is no medication you can take that will kill the mango worm. You simply have to wait for it to come out. Alternatively, you can cover the boil with vaseline or a similar product and wait till the worm pops out on its own (the vaseline will cut off its access to oxygen). In rare cases, a visit to a clinic may be required to extract the worm. Mango worms do not pose a serious health risk. They do not carry other diseases with them and they do not cause complications themselves outside of the boil that they create. It is important, however, to remember to thoroughly disinfect the area after the worm has emerged from the body. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt_erMDrzcw Culled From Palmchat Health Source: http://sickontheroad.com/2012/05/03/mango-worm-another-creepy-crawly-that-emerges-from-the-skin/ 8 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by Penaldo: 3:36pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Seun, Lalasticlala this is good for front page |
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Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by koolet: 4:46pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Where does this one comes from agaain Bull hary coman see sumtin oo Agbalumo fly loading........ 11 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by Olateef(m): 4:46pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
OP should have put a warning sign.. I was thinking it's all about mango.. 4 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by brunofarad(m): 4:46pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by igbekele4: 4:47pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
All these for mango |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by crackhouse(m): 4:47pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
OK oo |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by Dannieln1: 4:48pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
I am here to share out FVCK to the needy Untill Buhari comes back to CHANGE the game The niqqa above me thou |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by unitysheart(m): 4:49pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Interesting piece. We want more of such informative piece on the front page. 1 Like |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by ip2121918021(m): 4:49pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Don't watch that YouTube video if you value your appetite 11 Likes |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by Uniqueteco(m): 4:50pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Okay,but |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by sladimeji(m): 4:50pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Kileleyi |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by BrandR(f): 4:50pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
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Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by san316(m): 4:50pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Interesting. Does it increase ones risk if there is a mango tree nearby? |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by Lexxyla: 4:50pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Finally, the vaseline crew can help with something meaningful. |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by DONSMITH123(m): 4:51pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
what? Feel like vormiting right now. 1 Like |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by Lasskeey: 4:51pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
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Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by worlexy(m): 4:51pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
So mango worm has no connection with mango? No cause for alarm then 1 Like |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by horexy(f): 4:52pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Arrrrrrrrgggh...*pukes* The lady shoulda at least used gloves 9 Likes |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by Nobody: 4:52pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
It is called "AKA" in igbo language And it's not an emergent disease, I have knw abt this over 20 yrs ago 3 Likes |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by Majoriki: 4:53pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
End time sickness 1 Like |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by Jokerada: 4:53pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
This is what ministry of information will not do. Thanks for the sensitization |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by Nobody: 4:54pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Berlynn you don hear? Stop rolling in soil. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by chuks34(m): 4:54pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Gmb |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by ItzHoludex(m): 4:54pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
much said about it but no pics.. |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by Nobody: 4:55pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Poor puppy. Got infected bad. |
Re: Mango Worms Aka Mango Fly: What You Need To Know About (VIDEO) by Nobody: 4:57pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
worlexy:exactly |
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