Dipterous flies

Myiasis is a term used to describe the invasion of tissues or organs of vertebrates with the larvae of dipterous flies. It is largely a problem in livestock, human infestations in rural tropical areas of the globe is uncommon. Myiasis may involve the skin, eyes, nasal passages, gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. Urinary myiasis is caused mainly by larvae of Fannia scalaris, Musca, Sarcophaga, Lucilia, Wohlfahrtia, Calliphora.

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Ophthalmomyiasis externa results from the infestation of the conjunctiva by the larval form of dipterous flies. This is particularly a rare condition and only a few cases of Ophthalmomyiasis externa caused by the larva of Oestrus ovis had been reported previously in India. In this study, we discuss a case of Ophthalmomyiasis externa caused by the larva of Oestrus ovis in a 26 year old male. After careful ophthalmological examination and prompt diagnosis, the patient responded well to treatment.

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