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Oral Myiasis: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Myiasis is the infestation of living vertebrates by the larvae of dipterous flies. Oral myiasis is rare and mostly occurs in patients with poor oral hygiene or predisposing factors. This case report describes a 60-year-old mentally disabled female with gingival myiasis successfully treated by mechanical removal of larvae and local irrigation.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15600283

Author: Chidambar Siddegowda, Monika Ganvir

Language: English

Topic: Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6912364251

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