Aural myiasis caused by flesh fly larva, Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis.
During the years 1990 to 1993, four cases of aural myiasis in children, caused by the flesh fly larvae of Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis, are reported. The patients were admitted to the Emergency Room complaining of discharging ear, otalgia, and itching. Flesh fly larvae were removed after local treatment and identified as Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis. These cases are discussed with a review of the literature.
Braverman
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Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.
Dano
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Saah
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Gapany
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D000818:Animals; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004175:Diptera / Q000254:growth & development; D004424:Ear Canal / Q000469:parasitology*; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007814:Larva; D008297:Male; D009198:Myiasis / Q000175:diagnosis*