AI Article Synopsis
- - Myiasis in humans, caused by bot flies from animals, is uncommon but might be on the rise.
- - The best treatment options include laser photocoagulation or vitrectomy, along with removing the larvae and using intraocular steroids.
- - Ophthalmomyiasis from Hypoderma spp. can lead to vision loss but it is important to note that it may be reversible.
Article Abstract
Human myiasis caused by bot flies of nonhuman animals is rare but may be increasing. The treatment of choice is laser photocoagulation or vitrectomy with larva removal and intraocular steroids. Ophthalmomyiasis caused by Hypoderma spp. should be recognized as a potentially reversible cause of vision loss.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2600172 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid1401.070163 | DOI Listing |
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