External Ophthalmomyiasis - A case report
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Ophthalmomyiasis is an infestation of the eye with larvae of most common sheep nasal botfly. A 32 year old man who presented with the symptoms of ocular foreign body sensation, redness and excessive tears from his right eye. The causative larvae were removed and sent to the microbiology laboratory for identification. It was identified as Oestrous ovis. The patient symptoms improved after a course of treatment with antihistamine and antibiotic therapy.
Authors and Affiliations
S. Lallitha, Swarna, Fathima,P. Sankar, Jhansi Charles
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