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Oral Myiasis-Maggots in Mouth - A Case Report

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Myiasis commonly refers to invasion of human they complete their lifecycle or a part of it by feeding on living or dead tissue and liquid body secretion and associated with poor oral hygiene, poor sanitation and seen in warm humid climatic condition.Oral myiasis if left untreated can cause serious problems to the adjacent structures.This case report discusses oral and cutaneous myiasis with its management in an eighteen year old cerebral palsy boy.

Source: Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras

DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2019_v6_i1_05

Authors: Gayathri Murali, Poornima Vijayakumar, Jayanthi Mungara, Akila Veerapandiyian

Institution: Ragas Dental College & Hospital

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: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7202275896