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Parasitic worm from black bug?

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james71874
james71874

Yesterday I was playing outside with my brother and I felt something on my leg. It was a black bug and looks like a soldier fly but when I knocked it off

I saw a small green worm going into my leg for a quick second. I was doing research nonstop after it happened and couldn't find anything about worms coming out of black bugs flies mouth. Was I just seeing things or should I see a doctor???

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  • james71874
    james71874

    Posted

    I live in the US by the way. Ny
    • Diggity
      Diggity james71874

      Posted

      Filarial infection from insects bites like mosquitos, black flies, deer flies, etc. happens while larva are still microscopic. I'm in no way saying what you saw not. I have over 1000 hours of dedicated research in this area and have not come across any situation like you described. You could see a doctor about it... if you're a gluten for punishment. The medical field is quite a joke when it comes to parasites.. I'd suggest saving your time/money. You know your body better than any doctor, just keep tuned to it.

    • james71874
      james71874 Diggity

      Posted

      Are there any other types of infections from insects that occur with more developed parasites?
    • Diggity
      Diggity james71874

      Posted

      Not transferred by insect to my knowledge.

      Is there a mark in the skin, or the site area turn red where this happened?

    • james71874
      james71874 Diggity

      Posted

      No after it happened there weren't any signs of a bite or mark and I haven't experienced any kind of symptoms

    • Diggity
      Diggity james71874

      Posted

      Ok. Well usually there is some kind of evidence or reaction given by the body for such an invasive act.
    • james71874
      james71874 Diggity

      Posted

      Do you think it's like that I could have just been seeing things then?

    • Diggity
      Diggity james71874

      Posted

      It's plausible. Skin doesn't like breaches, so, without a mark, redness or swelling, it doesn't sound like anything passed through.

    • Guest
      Guest james71874

      Posted

      Yes g pulchrum if insects are ingested accidentally.
  • james71874
    james71874

    Posted

    Thanks for the help diggity. Can anyone else give a second opinion on this?
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