Open AccessOral myiasis in a maxillofacial trauma patient
Author(s) -
Pratap Kumar,
G P V Srikumar
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.96830
Subject(s) - myiasis , ivermectin , medicine , fly larvae , presentation (obstetrics) , debridement (dental) , surgery , dermatology , insect bites , larva , veterinary medicine , biology , botany
Oral Myiasis is a rare disease that is mostly reported in developing countries. It is primarily caused by the invasion of the human body by fly larvae. The phenomenon is well-documented in the skin, especially among animals. This case report describes the presentation of Oral Myiasis caused by Musca Nebulo (common house fly), in a 28-year-old patient, with recent maxillofacial trauma. The patient was treated by manual removal of the larvae, after topical application of turpentine oil, followed by surgical debridement and oral therapy with Ivermectin.