Ophthalmomyiasis during Operation Desert Shield.
A case of fly larva infestation of the eye (ophthalmomyiasis) is reported in an American soldier serving in Operation Desert Shield. Background information, prognosis, and treatment are discussed.
Torok
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Department of Family Practice, Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, GA 31905.
Davis
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Roley
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D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D004175:Diptera / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000469:parasitology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009198:Myiasis / Q000469:parasitology*; D012529:Saudi Arabia; D014857:Warfare