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Letters to the Editor

Bilateral Ocular Myiasis Interna Caused by Botfly (Oestrus ovis): A Case Report

, MS, FCPS, , MD, , BSc, PG DMLT, , DO & , DNB
Pages 444-447 | Received 09 Jun 2011, Accepted 07 Sep 2011, Published online: 22 Nov 2011

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FIGURE 1  Color fundus photograph of the right eye showing hemorrhage nasal to the disc margin and multiple subretinal tracks involving the macula. In the inferotemporal region white subretinal larva is seen.

FIGURE 1  Color fundus photograph of the right eye showing hemorrhage nasal to the disc margin and multiple subretinal tracks involving the macula. In the inferotemporal region white subretinal larva is seen.

FIGURE 2  Color fundus photograph of the left eye showing large preretinal hemorrhage temporal to disc involving the macula.

FIGURE 2  Color fundus photograph of the left eye showing large preretinal hemorrhage temporal to disc involving the macula.

FIGURE 3  Color fundus photograph showing larva in the vitreous cavity along with multiple subretinal tracks.

FIGURE 3  Color fundus photograph showing larva in the vitreous cavity along with multiple subretinal tracks.

FIGURE 4  USG B scan of right eye showed high reflective echoes corresponding with the larva in the vitreous cavity, while left eye was normal with no evidence of larva.

FIGURE 4  USG B scan of right eye showed high reflective echoes corresponding with the larva in the vitreous cavity, while left eye was normal with no evidence of larva.

FIGURE 5  Microscopic study of the larva, 1600 μm in size as measured on micrometer and consisting of 11 segments with a pair of oral hooks.

FIGURE 5  Microscopic study of the larva, 1600 μm in size as measured on micrometer and consisting of 11 segments with a pair of oral hooks.

FIGURE 6  Scanning electron microscopy of the whole body of botfly in lateral view with showing multiple segments and a pair of oral hooks (magnification, ×70).

FIGURE 6  Scanning electron microscopy of the whole body of botfly in lateral view with showing multiple segments and a pair of oral hooks (magnification, ×70).

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