Open AccessA Case of Umbilical Myiasis in a Neonate
Author(s) -
Kaushik Barot,
Haresh Vala,
Asha Bankapur
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
asian journal of pediatric research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2582-2950
DOI - 10.9734/ajpr/2021/v5i330174
Subject(s) - umbilicus (mollusc) , myiasis , medicine , surgery , navel , general surgery , biology , larva , botany
This is an interesting case of myiasis found in the umbilicus in an eight-day-old infant with successful treatment. Because of its connection to the vital abdominal organs, any suspicion of infections around the umbilicus always requires immediate medical attention.
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