ORAL MYIASIS: A CASE REPORT
Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 11
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Infestation of tissues & organs of human beings & animals with fly larvae is called myiasis. This condition is well documented in skin, nose, eye, ear, vagina and rarely in oral cavity. When tissues of oral cavity are invaded by parasitic larvae of flies the condition is termed as oral myiasis. It is frequently reported in people in tropical & sub-tropical countries & in people with physical & mental disability. Most of these Patients have difficulties in maintaining good oral hygiene due to poor manual dexterity. We hereby report a case of oral myiasis in 16yr old female with neurological deficit. Clinical features & management are discussed.
Authors and Affiliations
Naga Sujata D, Balasubramanyam S, Yesuratnam D, Sudhakar G, Reddy C. S
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