Chrysomya bezziana as a causative agent of human myiasis in Fars Province, Southern Iran
Iranian Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases. 2009; 3 (1): 60-63
in English
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| ID: emr-93754
ABSTRACT
Myiasis is the invasion of body tissues of humans or animals by the larvae of the Diptera or two-winged flies. The various forms of myiasis may be classified from clinical or entomological point. This study describes the existence of Chrysomya bezziana [Diptera Calliphoridae] cases as a causative agent of myiasis in 18 and 87 year-old men in two different regions in Fars Province. To our knowledge, this is the first observation of mentioned species in this province
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Diptera
/
Larva
/
Mouth Diseases
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Myiasis
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Iran. J. Arthropod-Borne Dis.
Year:
2009
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