Extreme Ophthalmomyiasis externa with simultaneous facial and scalp involvement.
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BACKGROUND Ophthalmomyiasis is a rare entity seen mainly in immunocompromised host with neglected wounds under poor hygienic conditions. CASE We report a case of extreme ophthalmomyiasis with extensive facial and scalp involvement in an old rural inhabitant following evisceration. CONCLUSION Proper wound care and personal hygiene are of paramount importance for good wound healing.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nepalese journal of ophthalmology : a biannual peer-reviewed academic journal of the Nepal Ophthalmic Society : NEPJOPH
دوره 8 15 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016