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A RARE CASE OF OCULAR MYIASIS WITH COMMON HOUSEFLY

Journal: University Journal of Surgery and Surgical Specialities (Vol.4, No. 5)

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Page : 12-13

Keywords : myiasis; ocular myiasis; ophthalmomyiasis; musca domestica;

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Abstract

Ocular Myiasis is invasion of ocular tissue by larvae of fly .A 23 year old male came with complaints of congestion and irritation in RE. On examination larvae were found in the conjunctiva sac which were removed manually with forceps under Topical anaesthesia. On examination they were found to be larvae of common house-fly or Musca domestica .The patient was treated with topical antibiotics , lubricants and steroids

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