Oral Myiasis: A Case Report

Myiasis is the infestation of living vertebrates by the larvae of dipterous flies. Oral myiasis is rare and mostly occurs in patients with poor oral hygiene or predisposing factors. This case report describes a 60-year-old mentally disabled female with gingival myiasis successfully treated by mechanical removal of larvae and local irrigation.

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Journal
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2025-06-05
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15600284
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Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
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Oral Myiasis: A Case Report

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
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Oral Myiasis: A Case Report

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Abstract

Myiasis is the infestation of living vertebrates by the larvae of dipterous flies. Oral myiasis is rare and mostly occurs in patients with poor oral hygiene or predisposing factors. This case report describes a 60-year-old mentally disabled female with gingival myiasis successfully treated by mechanical removal of larvae and local irrigation.

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