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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Galenos Yayinevi
2022-03-01
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Series: | Türkiye Parazitoloji Dergisi |
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http://www.turkiyeparazitolderg.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/a-rare-case-of-oral-myiasis-caused-by-iphormia-reg/51005
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