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Argentine Girl, 11, Hospitalized With Severe Scalp Infestation as Neglect Probe Opens

Authorities opened an ex officio investigation into possible omission by the mother.

Overview

  • The child was first taken to Hospital Universitario San Juan Bautista in Santo Tomé, where doctors attempted to remove the larvae but could not complete the extraction.
  • Medical teams reported an advanced infection with tissue destruction and early perforation of the skull.
  • She was transferred to Hospital Pediátrico Juan Pablo II in Corrientes for specialized care and remains hospitalized under close monitoring.
  • Pediatrician Flavio Serra identified the diagnosis as foruncular myiasis, an infestation caused by fly larvae in the skin or scalp.
  • Judicial officials opened a case for "lesiones graves por omisión" and are gathering testimony and medical records, as witnesses expressed shock at the girl's condition and possible delay in care.