Oral myiasis: a case report and literature review

Droma, Eitan Bar; Wilamowski, Amos; Schnur, Heather; Yarom, Noam; Scheuer, Esther; Schwartz, Eli

doi:10.1016/j.tripleo.2005.10.075

Cited by 61 publications

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“…Since first described by Laurence in 1909, only about two dozen cases of oral myiasis have been reported 15. Our case was among the cases where patient got secondarily infected by this infestation of fly on a pre-existing ulcerative lesion.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 64%

Oral squamous cell carcinoma associated with myiasis

Dharshiyani

Wanjari²,

Wanjari³

et al. 2012

BMJ Case Reports

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SummaryMyiasis is a general term for infection by fly larvae feeding on the host's necrotic or living tissue. Although infestation by fly larvae is much more prevalent in animals, it is a relatively frequent in occurrence. Oral myiasis is a rare pathology in humans and is associated with poor oral hygiene. Larvae cause itching and irritation due to their crawling movements and can destroy vital tissues, inducing serious or even life-threatening haemorrhage. The treatment is a mechanical removal of the maggots one by one; however, a systemic treatment with macrolide antibiotics, have been recently used for treatment. We present a case report of a 70-year-old man indigent, alcoholdependent with an extensive necrotic wound in mandible and fetid odour. The prevention of human myiasis is by education, but unfortunately in the developing countries some people live in low social condition, predisposing the occurrence of the infestation. BACKGROUND

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 64%

Oral squamous cell carcinoma associated with myiasis

Dharshiyani

Wanjari²,

Wanjari³

et al. 2012

BMJ Case Reports

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“…Infestation into the buccal gingiva of the mandibular molar region supports the possibility by which the ingestion of contaminated food may be the way of transmission (95).…”

Section: Cavitary Myiasismentioning

confidence: 94%

“…Infants who were breastfed by mothers with breasts infected by C. anthropophaga presented with larvae in the upper and lower lips and in other parts of the body (253). Poor hygiene is the most important risk factor and is present in almost all cases (95).…”

Section: Cavitary Myiasismentioning

confidence: 99%

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Myiasis

2012

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SUMMARY Myiasis is defined as the infestation of live vertebrates (humans and/or animals) with dipterous larvae. In mammals (including humans), dipterous larvae can feed on the host's living or dead tissue, liquid body substance, or ingested food and cause a broad range of infestations depending on the body location and the relationship of the larvae with the host. In this review, we deeply discuss myiasis as a worldwide infestation with different agents and with its broad scenario of clinical manifestations as well as diagnosis techniques and treatment.

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“…[9–13] Several materials have been recommended to create a matrix, in cases of perforations as well as teeth with incomplete formation of apex; including calcium hydroxide, hydroxyapatite, resorbable collagen and calcium sulfate. [11–16]…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%