2015
DOI: 10.5335/rfo.v19i3.4447
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Miíase oral em paciente portadora da doença de Wilson: relato de caso

Abstract: IntroduçãoO termo "miíase" é derivado do grego myio (mosca) e ase (doença) e é usado para definir a invasão dos tecidos vivos humanos e de outros mamíferos por ovos ou larvas de moscas da ordem díptera, sendo mais frequentemente observada em países tropicais 1 . As larvas de Cochliomyia hominivorax e Dermatobia são os agentes causais mais comuns das miíases humanas na América. A ocorrência de miíase bucal é rara e há poucos relatos de casos clínicos na literatura descrevendo essa condição 2,3 .As miíases são c… Show more

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“…These factors attract flies for larval deposition. [1,13,14,15] In the present case, the patient, because he has advanced neurological disease, is totally dependent on his relatives. Dependence, associated with neglect of oral hygiene, and consequent halitosis and lack of lip seal of the patient, contributed to infestation by larvae in the oral cavity.…”
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“…These factors attract flies for larval deposition. [1,13,14,15] In the present case, the patient, because he has advanced neurological disease, is totally dependent on his relatives. Dependence, associated with neglect of oral hygiene, and consequent halitosis and lack of lip seal of the patient, contributed to infestation by larvae in the oral cavity.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 69%
“…Higher temperatures and humidity corroborate the reproduction of these flies, added to the unfavourable socio-economic factor, which makes this region perfect for the appearance of this pathology. [1,3,2] The occurrence of myiasis is more common in the elderly, debilitated, ill and mentally handicapped. Therefore, professionals and families involved in the care of these patients should know strategies for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of such disease.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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