Drain fly - Clogmia albipunctata (Diptera: Psychodidae) - a fly with epidemiological potential and posing risk of myiasis.

The occurence of Clogmia albipunctata (Diptera: Psychodidae: Psychodinae) has been confirmed in the territory of the Czech Republic since 2011. Although it is a non-hematophagous species of tropical origin, it presents a human health risk associated mainly with the mechanical transmission of various pathogens. In addition, C. albipunctata is one of the insects that cause accidental myiasis. The aim of this summary is to provide a comprehensive view of Clogmia albipunctata and accidental myiasis related health issues. Two case reports are presented: one of drain fly larvae as a putative parasite and the other of the first passive transfer of drain fly larvae to the human body in the Czech Republic.

[Brucella suis--a little-known zoonotic agent]. / Brucella suis--málo známé zoonotické agens.

Brucellosis is a rare but serious bacterial zoonosis. Officially, the Czech Republic is among countries that are free from brucellosis in livestock. In the country, sporadic imported human infections may occur, caused by e.g. Brucella melitensis. In wild hare populations, however, rare cases of infection caused by Brucella suis are still observed, potentially threatening humans. The short communication reports two cases of hare brucellosis in Moravia, Czech Republic, and experiences with isolate identification by the MALDI-TOF method.