Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Ophthalmomyiasis is a rare condition occurring when maggots feed on the orbital tissues of living organisms. Its treatment is often difficult as sensitive tissues like eyes are affected. A crossbred sow was presented with anorexia for the last 3 days, related to swelling of left eye and difficulty in movement and locating the feeding manger. Clinical examination revealed periorbital swelling, complete closure of left eye, blindness, foul odor and maggot infestation of eye socket. Treatment began with placing of turpentine oil dipped gauze over the eye and removal of maggots infesting the eye socket, followed by wound dressing. Ivermectin (0.3 mg/kg body weight S/C) once in a week (total two dosages), enrofloxacin (7.5 mg/kg I/M q72h) and meloxicam (0.5 mg/kg I/M O.D. for 5 days) were administered and the sow recovered completely after 2 weeks of therapy.
Authors: Vivek Joshi, Mayur M. Jadav, Deepsikha, U. Dimri
Institution: Indian Veterinary Research Institute
Language: English
Subfield: Insect Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4404614044