Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3181988 | Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Several risk factors for developing myiasis have been described, such as advanced age, poor hygiene, diabetes mellitus, venous insufficiency, etc. These manifestations are self-limited, but in most cases treatment is necessary. This consists of cleaning and mechanical removal of visible larvae, with or without occlusion methods.
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Authors
Cristina Rubio, Concepción Ladrón de Guevara, MarÃa A. MartÃn, LucÃa Campos, Alicia Quesada, Mariano Casado,