Ophthalmomyiasis Caused by Chrysomya bezziana after Periocular Carcinoma
We treated a homeless man in Iran with a history of squamous cell carcinoma who had ophthalmomyiasis caused by Chrysomya bezziana parasites. This case highlights a much-neglected condition and describes measures to prevent it.
Main Authors: | Reza Nabie, Adel Spotin, Bayan Poormohammad |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2019-11-01
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Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/25/11/18-1706_article |
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