Ophthalmomyiasis Externa: A Case Report

Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Parasitology - Year 2020, Vol 44, Issue 4

Abstract

Ophthalmomyiasis is the infestation of the eye with fly larvae. Oestrus ovis is one of the most common causes of ophthalmomyiasis worldwide. Herein, we describe a case of external ophthalmomyiasis caused by Oestrus ovis in an 18-year-old female living in the city centre of Istanbul and who had no history of contact with any animal.

Authors and Affiliations

Merve Sena Kunduracı , Işıl Kutlutürk , Gamze Tanındı Duman , Erdal Polat

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  • EP ID EP693298
  • DOI 10.4274/tpd.galenos.2020.6677
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Merve Sena Kunduracı, Işıl Kutlutürk, Gamze Tanındı Duman, Erdal Polat (2020). Ophthalmomyiasis Externa: A Case Report. Turkish Journal of Parasitology, 44(4), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-693298