Risk factors leading to aural myiasis

ABSTRACT

To study the various risk factors leading to aural myiasis. This is a descriptive study. The study was conducted at the ENT Deptt of District Headquarter Hospital Charsadda from 1[st] September 2004 to 31 August 2006. This is a secondary care hospital where patients from all over the primary health centers within the district and nearby tribal areas are referred. A questionnaire was made to collect the necessary information for analysis and comparison with other studies. A thorough history was taken. Systemic, general and local physical examination was done. The patients were followed up for a minimum of 3 months to assess the clinical out come. A total of fifty [40 females, 10 males] patients of both sexes admitted to the ENT department with aural myiasis entered the study. Age range was from 2-15 years. The major risk factor was long standing chronic supporative otitis media [CSOM] in all 50 [100%] cases. Other risk factors were poor socioeconomic status in 40 [80%] cases, swimming in stagnant water in 30 [60%] cases, and diabetes mellitus in 3 [6%] cases. The patients were treated both conservatively and surgically. By addressing the various risk factors associated with aural myiasis through health education with better health facilities we can prevent the problem at an early stage