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A&E? Help! (This is truly disgusting)

329 replies

BastardMozzies · 22/04/2019 03:25

I came back from somewhere tropical just over a week ago.
Had some mosquito bites that got infected and turned into cellulitis. That’s clearing up with antibiotics.

But now I can see what’s in there and I have actual maggot things.

Fucking help me!

It’s 3am. It is excruciatingly painful and I can feel them move.

I had much Prosecco yesterday as did H. I could wake DD up or could waiti til morning. But i am freaking out badly.

OP posts:
Original poster
BastardMozzies · 22/04/2019 05:09

Middle of africa

OP posts:
LeatherFace · 22/04/2019 05:12

Envy < not envy

Get well soon!

DungballInADress · 22/04/2019 05:16

Well. That's not something you expect at 5am.

OP, you're a hero. I know you said you're on anti-b's so no wine but definitely cake for you.

Go on holiday they said...it'll be fun they said.....

Minkies11 · 22/04/2019 05:21

Can I ask which country you went to? so I never accidentally go there

lljkk · 22/04/2019 05:41

East Africa, apparently. Safari hazard.

Self-care.

Mummyoflittledragon · 22/04/2019 05:45

Just looked these buggers up. The female has flown into your washing / something hanging up, which you’ve then used and the larvae has burrowed into your skin. The larvae can only live 48 hours without being inside a host so your clothes should be fine after that. No need to burn them.

Anothertempusername · 22/04/2019 05:46

OP you're a hero. Continue drinking heavily until you have no memory of the night would be my advice.

lljkk · 22/04/2019 05:51

apparently can cover the initial pinprick/wound with vaseline, this brings the blighters to surface for air & gently squeeze out.

SD1978 · 22/04/2019 05:52

Holy shit. No. Juts no. Did the medical staff taking them out manage to remain at least prentendy professional? I'm not sure if I could 🤢🤢🤢 glad they are out now!

mathanxiety · 22/04/2019 05:55
UCOinanOCG · 22/04/2019 05:56

That's pretty epic!

fudesina · 22/04/2019 06:01

Good lord. They are big!

user1471426142 · 22/04/2019 06:10

Those look huge- poor you! . I’ve been reading this thread while feeding the baby. Turns out utter revulsion is a cure for tiredness! Hope the wounds don’t hurt too much

youarenotkiddingme · 22/04/2019 06:21

OMFG you are an actual here for
A) not passing out and
B) taking the pictures Grin

Hope you recover soon those wounds look deep and sore.

Pppppppp1234 · 22/04/2019 06:38

Your a legend OP!

Oblomov19 · 22/04/2019 06:45

Good God. They are vile! 🤮

canihaveacoffeeplease · 22/04/2019 06:49

Oh holy Jesus that is revolting!! Feeling for you right now, that must've been horrendous! At least they're out now. It's definitely not too late/early/any other excuse for wine.

Bleeerrrrergggggggg

Divgirl2 · 22/04/2019 06:55

I'm so pleased you posted pictures! You absolute legend!

Glad they got them removed.

NicoAndTheNiners · 22/04/2019 06:57

Bet you were the most interesting thing the staff had seen that night! Eeek.

TheoriginalLEM · 22/04/2019 06:58

Can we nominate this for classics? Ive got guts of steel but this has made me a little nauseous Envy not envy

LonelyTiredandLow · 22/04/2019 06:59

Bloody hell OP - you need a drink!
Can't help but hear an advertisement for safari's here though:
"Take a little bit of Africa home with you!"

Definitely a story for the kids/grandchildren!

AfterLaughter · 22/04/2019 07:02

Classics please MNHQ.

Thanks for sharing this OP Grin I love stuff like this. Made my morning.

Now go drink yourself into oblivion.

ImFreeToDoWhatIWant · 22/04/2019 07:04

You are the undisputed queen of sporner's corner! 🤮🤮🤮😁😁😁🤮🤮🤮

Fairylea · 22/04/2019 07:06

ShockShockShock

OMG poor you!!!!

Elderflower14 · 22/04/2019 07:08

I've been dreaming about maggots!!!