Topical ivermectin in ophthalmomyiasis: Literature review and a case report
Ocular myiasis is a rare condition affecting orbital and ocular tissues infected by fly larvae of the order Diptera. This clinical case report highlights the importance and requirement of topical ivermectin eye drops for treating external ophthalmomyiasis. A 55-year-old female patient presented to t...
Main Author: | Gayatri Dasari |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Public Health and Primary Care |
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Online Access: | http://www.jphpc.org/article.asp?issn=2772-3666;year=2023;volume=4;issue=1;spage=52;epage=54;aulast=Dasari |
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