A Rare Case of Oral Myiasis Caused by Phormia regina (Meigen) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in an Intubated Patient

Myiasis is the infestation of tissues with living larvae. Oral myiasis is an extremely rare form of the disease, with open mouth, unconsciousness, and poor oral hygiene being the predisposing factors. It is generally observed in the tropics or subtropics, as well as rural places with low socio-econo...

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Main Authors: Tuğçe Ünalan Altıntop, Nafiye Koç, Sıla Çetik, Serpil Nalbantoğlu, Yakut Akyön, Sibel Ergüven
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2022-03-01
Series:Türkiye Parazitoloji Dergisi
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Online Access: http://www.turkiyeparazitolderg.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/a-rare-case-of-oral-myiasis-caused-by-iphormia-reg/51005