External ophthalmomyiasis, a disease established in Hawaii.
External ophthalmomyiasis, usually caused by the sheep nasal bot fly, Oestrus ovis L., is characteristically a benign disorder in humans, but may rarely cause severe complications. It occurs on most of the inhabited Hawaiian islands, and is more common than indicated by previously published reports. A typical case is presented along with the fly's life cycle, clinical features, and management.
Yoshimoto
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Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, Hawaii 96792, USA.
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D015822:Eye Infections, Parasitic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000628:therapy; D006254:Hawaii; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009198:Myiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000628:therapy