Incidence of ocular myiasis due to infection with the larva of oestrus ovis (Oestridae Diptera)

The present paper is the result of the study of frequent occurrences of ocular myiasis due to the infection by the insect larva in 14 patients. The collected larvae were identified as first stage larva of oestrus ovis. The results of the examinations of the infected eyes show swollen conjunctiva, re...

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Main Authors: Narayanan S, Jayaprakash K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 1991-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=1991;volume=39;issue=4;spage=176;epage=178;aulast=Narayanan