Creepy Crawlies in the Mouth: A Rare Case Report

Myiasis is characterized by the invasion of body tissues of live animals by larvae. It is most frequently observed in underdeveloped and tropical countries, though there are cases described worldwide. A case of oral myiasis in the maxillary anterior region in a 13-year-old mentally challenged boy ca...

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Published in:Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology 2011-04, Vol.23 (2), p.147-149
Main Authors: Puri, Gagan, Mohindra, Sheeba, Brar, Rajdeep, Brar, Prabhleen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ivermectin
Larvae
Oral myiasis
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Summary:Myiasis is characterized by the invasion of body tissues of live animals by larvae. It is most frequently observed in underdeveloped and tropical countries, though there are cases described worldwide. A case of oral myiasis in the maxillary anterior region in a 13-year-old mentally challenged boy caused by the larvae (maggots) of Musca nebulo (Family Diptera) is reported. The treatment consisted of topical application of turpentine oil, oral therapy with ivermectin and surgical debridement of the oral wound- Diagnosis was based on the visual presence of larvae.
ISSN:0972-1363
0975-1572
DOI:10.5005/jp-journals-10011-1116