Myiasis

The infection of a fly larva (maggot) in human tissue, which most commonly occurs in tropical climates. Affected tissues most commonly include skin, especially if open wounds are present, nasal passages, ears, and eyes.

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Dr. Hardik Ahuja

Internal Medicine

An otherwise healthy 10-year-old girl presented to the primary care clinic with a 10-day history of multiple itchy papul...See More

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Dr. Anurodh Mishra

Dentistry

A 65 year old female patient came to my practice with painful opening behind the maxillary incisors, she also noticed wo...See More

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Dr. Anurodh Mishra

Dentistry

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Neha Chahar

General Surgery

Patient presented with this wound with Myiasis. Got this video on social media. Give your views

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Dr. Anish Manocha

Infertility (Ayurveda)

1. Scabies 2.Furuncula Myiasis 3. Foreign Body 4. Tungiasis which of the above ? need an answer or a suggestion. Tha...See More

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Dr. Seepika Jaiswal

MBBS,DIPLOMA IN DERMATOLOGY(LONDON),DIPLOMA IN WEIGHT LOSS(LONDON),FELLOWSHIP

Can ivermectin be given in myiasis in place of thiabendazole/niridazole?

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Dr. Santhosam Muthukumar

General Practice

Lab 5 years old dog myisis in left ear ink Hitek platina was given

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Dr. Santhosam Muthukumar

General Practice

Successfully treated and was discharged

Dr. Santhosam Muthukumar

General Practice

Age 2years bitch said to be having wound in rt for leg myiasis inj ivermectin spray tpicure

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Dr. Anant Maurya

Pediatrics (Ayurveda)

Treatment of Myiasis of middle ear?? Chief Complaints Pus discharge from ears since 1 month. Investigations Pus cu...See More

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Dr. Ahmed Qureshi

Otolaryngology (ENT)

Requires application of medicated turpentine oil drops or paraffin or chloroform in light vegetable oil, or ether drops instilled in the concerned ear, with removal of the larvae under local anesthesia. Give ivermectin inj alternative days...