title: Ophthalmomyiasis during Operation Desert Shield.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Practice, Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, GA 31905.
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Torok
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Roley
mesh_terms: 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