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Chrysomya Bezziana Oral Myiasis.
- Source :
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Journal of Global Infectious Diseases . Oct2011, Vol. 3 Issue 4, p393-395. 3p. 3 Color Photographs, 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Myiasis is an opportunistic infestation of human and vertebrate animals with dipterous larvae. Oral myiasis is a rare condition associated with poor oral hygiene, mental disability, halitosis and other conditions. We present a case report of an adult mentally challenged woman with extensive necrotic oral lesion burrowing into the hard palate through which three live maggots (larvae) were seen emerging out. The larvae were removed using forces and the patient was treated with oral ivermectin. The maggots were identified as larvae of the Chrysomya bezziana fly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *MYIASIS
*ECTOPARASITIC infestations
*IVERMECTIN
*ORAL diseases
*THERAPEUTICS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0974777X
- Volume :
- 3
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Global Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 70085681
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-777X.91066