| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3125255 | British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The term myiasis is applied to the injurious action that larvae of certain diptera cause to the organism of vertebrate animals in the living or dead tissue in which they grow. Because of its great destructive potential, appropriate and preventative treatment are necessary. Among the sites of infestation, the human mouth is a common site, mainly in tropical countries. We present two cases of oral myiasis caused by Cochliomyia hominivorax spp. Ivermectin is an extremely effective semi-synthetic macrolides, in the treatment of this condition.
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Authors
Walter Cristiano Gealh, Geovane Miranda Ferreira, Gustavo Jacobucci Farah, Ueslei Teodoro, Edevaldo Tadeu Camarini,