title: Umbilical myiasis in a healthy newborn.
abstract: A rare case of umbilical myiasis in a healthy newborn caused by Musca domestica is presented. Poor umbilical hygiene provides an ideal site for egg-laying by the common housefly.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Gajra Raja Medical College and Kamla Raja Hospital, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ambey
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Singh
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006793:Houseflies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009198:Myiasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000628:therapy; D014472:Umbilicus / Q000469:parasitology*