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Myiasis of Maxilla: Report of a Case

Authors :
Afshan Bey
Syed Sayeed Ahmed
Wakil Ahmed
Source :
International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
Publication Year :
2011
Publisher :
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing, 2011.

Abstract

Oral myiasis is a disease caused by larvae of housefly and associated with poor oral hygiene, mouth breathing and incompetent lips. The disease is characterized by presence of maggots in affected parts of the body and is usually seen in tropical countries, although cases have been reported from other parts of the world. There are various methods for treating this disease. In this case report, a combination of treatment modalities has been favored.

Details

ISSN :
09751904 and 09747052
Volume :
4
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....f0366fd43bf389f313762f70df99c899