A case of throat Cochliomyia hominovorax infestation

A case of throat Cochliomyia hominovorax infestation

The epidemiological characteristics of myiases are not well defined.It has been described in persons having close contact with animalsthat usually atract flies, or in individuals of low socioeconomic level,in a poor health condition. In Brazil myasis have also been describedwith similar epidemiologi...

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Main Authors: Jacyr Pasternak, Sung Ho Joo, Arnaldo José Ganc, Marcelino de Souza Durão Junior, Rafaela Decza Morsh, Thais Helena Pinto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert Einstein 2007-06-01
Series:Einstein (São Paulo)
Subjects:
Screwworm infection
Myiasis/therapy
Oropharynx/pathology
Case reports
Online Access:http://www.einstein.br/revista/arquivos/PDF/516-170-172.case-a.case.5.2.1.pdf
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Summary:The epidemiological characteristics of myiases are not well defined.It has been described in persons having close contact with animalsthat usually atract flies, or in individuals of low socioeconomic level,in a poor health condition. In Brazil myasis have also been describedwith similar epidemiological characteristics. The authors describe acase of myiasis in a previously healthy patient of good socioeconomicstanding and to discuss its treatment.
ISSN:1679-4508

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