Vulvar myiasis.
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چکیده
Myiasis is a parasitic infestation caused by larvae of several fly species. Diagnosis and treatment are simple. This infestation is, however, rarely seen in the vulvar area. We present a short review of the disease and the case of a 19-year-old pregnant girl with vulvar myiasis and concomitant syphilis, vaginal trichomoniasis and genital candidiasis. The patient was also positive for human immunodeficiency virus.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
دوره 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998