Oral Myiasis: etiology, diagnosis and treatment

Authors

  • Alessandro Leite Cavalcanti Universidade Estadual da Paraíba

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22456/2177-0018.3059

Keywords:

Myiasis, Ectoparasitic infestations, Parasitic diseases

Abstract

Oral myiasis is a disease caused by the invasion of tissues by larvae of flies. Clinical manifestations of myiasis are not specific and vary according to the involved area of the body. The treatment is the mechanical removal of the maggots and recommendation of the use of systemic ivermectin. This paper makes a review of the literature, emphasizing etiological aspects, diagnosis and treatment of oral myiasis.

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Author Biography

Alessandro Leite Cavalcanti, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba

Professor do Departamento de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba

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Published

2008-07-01

How to Cite

Cavalcanti, A. L. (2008). Oral Myiasis: etiology, diagnosis and treatment. Revista Da Faculdade De Odontologia De Porto Alegre, 49(2), 32–35. https://doi.org/10.22456/2177-0018.3059

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 2 (2008)

Section

Original articles

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