Perception and management of Oestrus ovis human myiasis by physicians: Exploratory survey in an endemic area (Italy)
Diagnostic challenges and the persistence of recurrent infestations highlight the need for enhanced disease surveillance and clinician knowledge to effectively manage and mitigate the impact of ophthalmomyiasis as it continues to emerge as a significant public health concern.
Authors
- L. Kirsty Pourshahidi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2251-5251)
- Lia Cavallo
- Claudia Tamponi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0373-6430)
- Fahad Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6469-3358)
- Carlo Carta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9189-2037)
- Antonio Varcasia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6306-9978)
- A. Scala (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7200-1278)
- S.A. Mignacca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8172-194X)
- Daniele Satta
- Luca Varcasia
Institutions
- University of Ulster (GB)
- University of Sassari (IT)
- Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (IE)
- Azienda Sanitaria Locale Roma 3 (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-05-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0322904
- Primary Topic
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Fondazione di Sardegna