Myiasis of Maxilla: Report of a Case.
Oral myiasis is a disease caused by larvae of housefly and associated with poor oral hygiene, mouth breathing and incompetent lips. The disease is characterized by presence of maggots in affected parts of the body and is usually seen in tropical countries, although cases have been reported from other parts of the world. There are various methods for treating this disease. In this case report, a combination of treatment modalities has been favored.
Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr Ziauddin Ahmed Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Syed Sayeed
SS
Ahmed
Dental Surgeon, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr Ziauddin Ahmed Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Wakil
W
Ahmed
Professor, Department of Periodontics and Community Dentistry, Dr Ziauddin Ahmed Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Afshan
A
Bey
Ivermectin.; Musca nebulo; Myiasis
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