| Literature DB >> 22232372 |
Fabio Francesconi1, Omar Lupi.
Abstract
Myiasis is defined as the infestation of live vertebrates (humans and/or animals) with dipterous larvae. In mammals (including humans), dipterous larvae can feed on the host's living or dead tissue, liquid body substance, or ingested food and cause a broad range of infestations depending on the body location and the relationship of the larvae with the host. In this review, we deeply discuss myiasis as a worldwide infestation with different agents and with its broad scenario of clinical manifestations as well as diagnosis techniques and treatment.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22232372 PMCID: PMC3255963 DOI: 10.1128/CMR.00010-11
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Microbiol Rev ISSN: 0893-8512 Impact factor: 26.132