| Literature DB >> 30276127 |
Basil Sunny1, Lubna Sulthana1, Apollo James1, T Sivakumar1.
Abstract
The invasion of the skin and subcutaneous tissue by the larvae (Maggot) is known as Maggot infestation. It was found that farmers who are working in agricultural fields are more prone to this infestation. A case of 60 year old male patient with ulceration on leg for 10 days which was initially smaller and later developed into a larger wound, due to maggot larvae. This case report illustrates the importance and method of treating this cutaneous myiasis.Entities:
Keywords: Case report; Flies; Infestation; Maggot; Myiasis; Treatment
Year: 2018 PMID: 30276127 PMCID: PMC6161638 DOI: 10.1016/j.jccw.2018.03.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Am Coll Clin Wound Spec ISSN: 2213-5103