Oestrus ovis [sheep nasal fly] infesting the eyes and the nose of a camel keeper family

Myiasis is a medical and veterinary health problem in many animal rearing countries. It is not a new problem in Egypt. A family of 5 persons was infested in the eyes [5] and nose [2] with the larvae of Oestrus ovis. It was concluded that the physicians in the MOH rural health units should keep in mind ophthalmomyiasis when dealing with non-specific catarrhal conjunctivitis, particularly those people who are concerned with rearing of farm animals