Nasal cavity myiasis presenting with preseptal cellulitis [PDF]
Acta Oto-Laryngologica Case Reports, 2017 Nasal Myiasis is the infestation of the nasal cavity by dipterous larvae and which are commonly documented in developing countries where sanitation is a public problem. Other predisposing factors being poorly nourished patient with poor hygiene, atrophic
Narayanan Prepageran, Khadijah Mohd Nor
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Treatment of nasal myiasis with ivermectin irrigation. [PDF]
BMJ Case Rep, 2018 We describe a case of nasal myiasis due toMusca domesticain a 97-year-old Peruvian farmer with a previously undiagnosed mucocutaneous leishmaniasis. Initial attempts to remove the fly larvae using manual extraction with a toothed forceps and normal saline irrigation were unsuccessful. On subsequent nasal irrigation with ivermectin solution, the patient
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Nasal Myiasis Mimicking Allergic Rhinitis in Immunocompetent Adults: Case Series of 14 Adults [PDF]
Tropical Medicine and Infectious DiseaseBackground: Human nasal myiasis is a rare zoonotic infection caused by Oestrus ovis with a non-specific clinical presentation that can mimic more common conditions such as allergic rhinitis.
Sameh Mezri +5 more
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Human Nasal Myiasis Caused by Oestrus ovis in the Highlands of Cusco, Peru: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature [PDF]
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, 2016 Myiasis is the infestation by dipterous larvae. The larvae can infect intact or decaying tissue including the skin or epithelial surfaces of the orbits, nose, and genitourinary and gastrointestinal tracts.
P. Hoyer +3 more
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Nasal myiasis: report of a case and literature review
Iatreia, 2016 Myiasis is the infection of animal or human tissues or organs by larvae of Diptera. It may affect individuals of any age, but is more common in middle-aged and elderly patients.
Reyes-Romero, Karen Eliana +3 more
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The Price of Hospital Reshaping: Nasal Myiasis Caused by Flesh Fly (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) in Reallocated COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit [PDF]
Healthcare (Switzerland), 2023 Myiasis is a condition characterized by fly larvae infestation, most common in tropical regions, but with a risk of occurring anywhere in the world. Here, we report a case of nasal myiasis caused by a sarcophagid fly in a critically ill COVID-19 patient ...
Vladimir Dolinaj +2 more
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A Case of Nasopharyngeal Myiasis Caused by Sarcophaga sp. [PDF]
Türkiye Parazitoloji Dergisi, 2023 Myiasis is a parasitic infestation of tissues and body cavities of vertebrates by Diptera larvae. Nasal myiasis is mostly caused by the Sarcophagidae and Calliphoridae families. Many predisposing factors play a role in the appearance of nasal myiasis. In
Mutalip Çiçek +4 more
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Machine learning-based text mining for cutaneous myiasis and potential value of an accidental maggot therapy for complicated skin and soft tissue infection with sepsis [PDF]
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection MicrobiologyBackgroundCutaneous myiasis, one of the most frequently diagnosed myiasis types, is defined as skin or soft tissue on a living host infested by dipterous larvae (maggots). However, bibliometric analysis of this disease remains sparse.
Zhiyuan Zhou +7 more
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Consecutive ocular and nasal myiasis in an immunocompetent female: A case report [PDF]
IDCasesNasal myiasis is an exceptionally rare parasitic infestation caused by dipteran fly larvae invading the nasal cavity, typically occurring in immunocompromised individuals or those with poor sanitation exposure.
Mohammad Hamdi +5 more
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Ivermectin treatment for nasal myiasis complicated by orbital cellulitis: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case ReportsBackground Nasal myiasis is a rare parasitic infestation caused by fly larvae, which can lead to serious complications, such as orbital cellulitis, if not treated promptly. Early recognition and intervention are essential to prevent further complications.
Chakapan Promsopa +3 more
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