Post-traumatic cerebral myiasis: the first case report in Ghana and implications for neurotrauma care in low-resource settings
Post-traumatic cerebral myiasis within a hospital is a testament to weak trauma care. It emphasizes the urgent need to implement measures, such as telemedicine support for peripheral centers, improved trauma referral pathways, and capacity building in emergency stabilization.
Authors
- R.S. Agyekum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7145-5609)
- Kwadwo Darko
- Al-Hassan Dasana Andani
- Eliza Akosua Asaa Gyebi
- Alberta Anati
- Beatrice Badu Harley
Institutions
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- Government of Sikkim (IN)
- Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (GH)
- Regional Maritime University (GH)
- 37 Military Hospital (GH)
- Ghana Health Service (GH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2025-12-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000004465
- Primary Topic
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00