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

[BastardMozzies]

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.

Middle of africa

< not envy

Get well soon!

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.....

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

East Africa, apparently. Safari hazard.

Self-care.

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.

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

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

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!

That's pretty epic!

Good lord. They are big!

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

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

Hope you recover soon those wounds look deep and sore.

Your a legend OP!

Good God. They are vile! 🤮

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

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

Glad they got them removed.

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

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

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!

Classics please MNHQ.

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

Now go drink yourself into oblivion.

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

OMG poor you!!!!

I've been dreaming about maggots!!!