| Literature DB >> 15322651 |
Elio Hitoshi Shinohara1, Marcelo Zillo Martini, Humberto Gomes de Oliveira Neto, André Takahashi.
Abstract
Oral myiasis is a rare pathology and a risk to the patient's life. Conventional treatment is mechanical removal of the larvae (maggots) one by one, which is painful, distressing, and embarrassing both to the patient and to the dentist. We present a case report of a patient with cerebral palsy that had oral myiasis treated successfully with ivermectin. The use of this antibiotic in humans, its mechanism of action and indications are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID： 15322651 DOI： 10.1590/s0103-64402004000100015
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Braz Dent J ISSN： 0103-6440