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- Oral myiasis is a rare condition where live maggots infest the mouth, posing significant risks, especially for immunocompromised individuals like those on chemotherapy.
- A case study discusses a 67-year-old woman with ovarian cancer who developed oral myiasis while receiving treatment, highlighting the need for prompt diagnosis and management, including maggot removal and antibiotics.
- The article stresses the importance of careful oral care and monitoring for immunocompromised patients, and provides a detailed treatment protocol based on the authors' clinical experience.
Article Abstract
Oral myiasis, a rare condition caused by the infestation of live maggots in the oral cavity, can present unique challenges in immunocompromised individuals. This case report presents a unique case of oral myiasis in an immunocompromised adult undergoing chemotherapy. A 67-year-old female suffering from metastatic carcinoma of the ovary was undergoing chemotherapy treatment at the time of presentation. Prompt diagnosis and management, including larval removal, wound care, and systemic antibiotics, were initiated. This case highlights the susceptibility of immunocompromised individuals to uncommon complications, such as oral myiasis, due to their compromised immune system. It also emphasizes the need for heightened vigilance in the oral care and monitoring of immunocompromised patients undergoing chemotherapy, as well as the importance of early intervention to prevent potential complications associated with oral myiasis. In this article, we have also included a comprehensive treatment protocol for treating this condition based on our clinical experience.
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