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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-4 | Issue-05
Ophthalmomyiasis externa caused by Oestrus ovis: a case report from Puducherry
Jayavarthinni M, Malini A, Ezhilvathani N, Amudha P
Published: May 29, 2016 | 53 45
DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2016.v04i05.041
Pages: 1662-1664
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Abstract
Oestrus ovis ophthalmomyiasis is an uncommon entity and the diagnosis may often be missed. A 62-year-old farmer from Puducherry, presented with severe symptoms of conjunctivitis. The larvae were observed in the bulbar conjunctiva, and following removal, the symptoms improved within a few hours. Very few cases are documented from Puducherry. This case report will throw light on the aspect of considering myiasis as a possibility of conjunctivitis.