Mandibular myiasis: A case report

Mandibular myiasis: A case report

Myiasis is a condition characterised by the infestation of live vertebrates with dipterous larvae. Myiasis is derived from the Greek word mya, meaning fly. Dipterans, (order Diptera), are two-winged insects known as true flies. Myiasis tends to occur in cutaneous, necrotic lesions of patients who have weak immune systems, who inhabit unhygienic environments. Maggot Debridement Therapy is an uncommon treatment of debriding necrotic tissue, with some utility. A case of mandibular myiasis involving a malignant mandibu-lar lesion that was colonised by maggots is discussed.

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Main Authors: Abdoola,I, Bouckaert,MMR, Ibrahim,M
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: The South African Dental Association (SADA) 2022
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spelling oai:scielo:S0011-851620220002000092022-08-03Mandibular myiasis: A case reportAbdoola,IBouckaert,MMRIbrahim,M Myiasis maggot oral facial infection wound Myiasis is a condition characterised by the infestation of live vertebrates with dipterous larvae. Myiasis is derived from the Greek word mya, meaning fly. Dipterans, (order Diptera), are two-winged insects known as true flies. Myiasis tends to occur in cutaneous, necrotic lesions of patients who have weak immune systems, who inhabit unhygienic environments. Maggot Debridement Therapy is an uncommon treatment of debriding necrotic tissue, with some utility. A case of mandibular myiasis involving a malignant mandibu-lar lesion that was colonised by maggots is discussed.The South African Dental Association (SADA)South African Dental Journal v.77 n.2 20222022-03-01journal articletext/htmlhttp://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0011-85162022000200009en
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description Myiasis is a condition characterised by the infestation of live vertebrates with dipterous larvae. Myiasis is derived from the Greek word mya, meaning fly. Dipterans, (order Diptera), are two-winged insects known as true flies. Myiasis tends to occur in cutaneous, necrotic lesions of patients who have weak immune systems, who inhabit unhygienic environments. Maggot Debridement Therapy is an uncommon treatment of debriding necrotic tissue, with some utility. A case of mandibular myiasis involving a malignant mandibu-lar lesion that was colonised by maggots is discussed.
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