Authors : T.A.M. Awoniyi , I.A. Adebayo and I.B. Osho
Abstract: Infection by Cordylobia anthropophaga was observed in an 8-year old boy in a family of six living in a farm house located on a plot of land, 50x40 m in the South West of Nigeria. The farm has a 500 caged layer-unit, 6 goats and 3-sow units both on semi-intensive system and three watch dogs. This infestation (Cordylobia) was also observed to be very massive on two of their dogs and on the perineum of a pregnant sow from where the larva borrowed through the vaginal wall and reaching the uterus, causing straining and prolapse. An inspection round the farm premises revealed improper disposal of the domestic and livestock manure which attract intensive fly breeding. This observation stresses the importance of farm hygiene, good management and thoughtful planning that would enable correct location of a farm house within the farm premise for effective control of zoonoses.
T.A.M. Awoniyi , I.A. Adebayo and I.B. Osho , 2006. Public Health Implication of Man and Livestock Cohabitation: Cordylobia Infestation in SW Nigeria: A Case Study. International Journal of Tropical Medicine, 1: 178-181.