Nasal myiasis due to Oestrus ovis larvae

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Mar 1990 English Publisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLCJournal:European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, volume 247 (issn: 0937-4477, eissn: 1434-4726,

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Authors: P, Quesada; M L, Navarrete; J, Maeso;

doi: 10.1007/bf00183185

pmid: 2317362

Nasal myiasis due to Oestrus ovis larvae

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Abstract

Herein we report our experiences in managing nasal infestation due to fly larvae in an urban population. The nasosinus location is infrequently seen in cases with human infection. The life cycle of the fly (Oestrus ovis) is discussed in view of the clinical features of our case.

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Keywords

Adult, Male, Myiasis, Diptera, Larva, Paranasal Sinus Diseases, Animals, Humans

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