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Case Report

Ocular myiasis caused by Chrysomya bezziana – a case report

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Pages 423-427 | Published online: 03 Mar 2015

Figures & data

Figure 1 Showing the distribution of Chrysomya bezziana worldwide.

Figure 1 Showing the distribution of Chrysomya bezziana worldwide.

Figure 2 Lesion at the medial canthus, with free-moving maggots.

Figure 2 Lesion at the medial canthus, with free-moving maggots.

Figure 3 CT scan orbit showing no signs of bone involvement, with normal sinuses.

Abbreviation: CT, computed tomography.
Figure 3 CT scan orbit showing no signs of bone involvement, with normal sinuses.

Figure 4 Mechanical removal of maggots with wound debridement.

Figure 4 Mechanical removal of maggots with wound debridement.

Figure 5 Follow up at 2 weeks, with completely healed wound.

Figure 5 Follow up at 2 weeks, with completely healed wound.

Figure 6 Maggots removed from patient’s wound.

Figure 6 Maggots removed from patient’s wound.

Figure 7 Mouth hooks with cuticular spines around body of larvae.

Figure 7 Mouth hooks with cuticular spines around body of larvae.

Figure 8 Incomplete posterior spiracular peritreme of Chrysomya bezziana.

Figure 8 Incomplete posterior spiracular peritreme of Chrysomya bezziana.

Table 1 Agents used in treatment of myiasis