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Myiasis is the infestation of tissues, organs of living vertebrate, animals and humans by certain dipterans fly larvae
which feed on the host’s tissues and body fluids, often causing extensive damage to the host tissues if left untreated. Oral Myiasis is a rare pathology and is associated with poor oral hygiene, alcoholism, senility, suppurating
lesions, severe halitosis. It arises from invasion of body tissues or cavities of living animals by maggots or larvae
of certain species of flies. It occurs in tropical areas with poor living conditions and insufficient public and personal
hygiene. Mouth-breathing during sleep, alcoholism, mental handicap, cerebral palsy and hemiplegia may facilitate
the development of myiasis. The commonest clinical manifestations of myiasis infestation include inflammatory
and allergic reactions. Ear, eye and respiratory tract infestations are also frequently encountered. Human myiasis
may affect the skin, bones, intestines and body cavities. Treatment consists of manual removal of maggots, broad
spectrum antibiotics and oral therapy with Ivermectin
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