Aural myiasis in a neonate in peninsular Malaysia
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Aural myiasis in an infant.
Aural myiasis is a rare clinical state that usually occurs in developing countries and in patients who mentally retarded or have poor personal hygiene. However, the prevalence has decreased over the years, and now it is very rare. The authors describe a case of aural myiasis caused by Wohlfartia magnifica in a five-month-old infant. The treatment used was a combination of suctioning and microsu...
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عنوان ژورنال: Parasites & Vectors
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1756-3305
DOI: 10.1186/1756-3305-2-63