Open AccessIvermectin treatment for massive orbital myiasis in an empty socket with concomitant scalp pediculosis
Author(s) -
Neelam Puthran,
Vidya Hegde,
B Anupama,
Sheena Andrew
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
indian journal of ophthalmology/indian journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1998-3689
pISSN - 0301-4738
DOI - 10.4103/0301-4738.95880
Subject(s) - ivermectin , pediculosis , scalp , medicine , myiasis , dermatology , surgery , antiparasitic agent , infestation , veterinary medicine , biology , larva , botany
We report a rare case of massive orbital myiasis following recent lid injury, occurring in the empty socket of an elderly lady, who had concurrent scalp pediculosis. The orbital myiasis was effectively treated with the broad-spectrum antiparasitic agent, ivermectin, thus precluding the need for an exploratory surgery. Ivermectin was also effective in managing the concurrent scalp pediculosis.