An atypical presentation of cutaneous myiasis of the scalp in North Punjab: a case report
Myiasis is an ectoparasitic infestation caused by larvae of arthropods in the group Diptera. Cutaneous myiasis is the infection of skin and includes the following types: furuncular, migratory and wound myiasis. Out of all the organisms responsible for this disease, Wohlfahrtia vigil is the most com...
Main Authors: | Amber Mohsin, Jibran Nadeem Riaz, Haroon Nabi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pakistan Medical Association
2023-08-01
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Series: | Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association |
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Online Access: | https://ojs.jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/7461 |
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