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I Smillie1, P K S Gubbi, H C Cocks
1Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sunderland Royal Hospital, UK.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|January 14, 2010
Summary
A rare case of sheep bot fly (Oestrus ovis) infestation affecting both the eye and nasal passages in a UK patient was successfully treated. This highlights the importance of considering external disease sources presenting within the UK.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Medical Entomology
- Parasitology
Background:
- Oestrus ovis, commonly known as the sheep bot fly, causes myiasis, a parasitic infestation by fly larvae.
- While endemic in subtropical regions, Oestrus ovis myiasis is infrequently reported in the UK.
Observation:
- A 51-year-old woman presented with a rare combined ocular and nasal infestation by Oestrus ovis.
- The patient was successfully treated at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Findings:
- This case report details the successful management of a rare Oestrus ovis infestation in the UK.
- Myiasis, particularly Oestrus ovis, can present in non-endemic regions, necessitating clinical awareness.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider rare external parasitic infections like Oestrus ovis myiasis, even in regions where it is not endemic.
- Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent adverse patient outcomes from such infestations.
