Ophthalmomyiasis Externa due to Oestrus ovis Larvae: A Case Report

A 23-year-old female presented with redness, itchiness, tearing, and foreign body sensation in her right eye after spending her holiday in Egypt. Slit lamp examination revealed about 15 mobile, whitish maggots that were microbiologically classified as Oestrus ovis larvae. All parasites could be remo...

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Main Authors: Jens Schrecker, Rebecca Ahnert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2022-11-01
Series:Case Reports in Ophthalmology
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Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/527440