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Surej Lk Kumar1, Suvy Manuel, Thomas V John
1Department of OMFS, PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Golden Hills, Vattappara, Kerala, India.
Abstract:
Myiasis is a rare disease primarily caused by infestation of tissue by larvae of houseflies. Oral myiasis is still more "rare" and "unique" owing to the fact that oral cavity rarely provides the necessary habitat conducive for a larval lifecycle. Here we report a case of extensive gingival myiasis, in an 81-year-old female patient, diagnosed and treated successfully in our department. The case is discussed in relation to its clinical presentation, etiopathogenesis, management, and prognosis.
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