Myiasis in two box turtles.
Two eastern box turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina) were treated for myiasis caused by Sarcophaga cistudinis. The tortoises were examined because of swellings of the proximal cervical regions. Both fully recovered following surgical removal of multiple larvae.
Gould
W J
WJ
Department of Clinical Sciences, New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca 14853.
Georgi
M E
ME
D000818:Animals; D004175:Diptera / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D005260:Female; D007814:Larva / Q000302:isolation & purification; D008297:Male; D009198:Myiasis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D009333:Neck; D014426:Turtles / Q000469:parasitology*