| Literature DB >> 1270912 |
V P Sood, P K Kakar, B L Wattal.
Abstract
Maggot infestation in a series of 100 cases pertaining to the E.N.T. domain is reported. The Entomological aspects were studied in 20 cases. The clinical features of myiasis have been described. This disease commonly occurs in diseased nasal and ear cavities which allow maggots to grow. The use of maggot oil drops and irrigation with normal saline provides an effective treatment. Prevention of maggot infestation is stressed.Entities:
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Year: 1976 PMID: 1270912 DOI: 10.1017/s0022215100082219
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Laryngol Otol ISSN: 0022-2151 Impact factor: 1.469