Nasal myiasis by Chrysomya bezziana
Journal Title: Medical Journal Armed Forces - Year 2018, Vol 74, Issue 1
Abstract
Myiasis is a pathogenic condition found in live humans and animals caused by various species of dipteran larvae. Chrysomya bezziana, also known as old world screwworm, is an obligate parasite in mammals and is known to infest wounds. A case of nasal myiasis by this species in a patient from rural South India is being reported.
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K. Sabarigirish
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