Extreme Ophthalmomyiasis externa with simultaneous facial and scalp involvement

Authors

  • Syed Wajahat Ali Rizvi Institute of Ophthalmology, Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College
  • Sardar Mohd Akram Institute of Ophthalmology, Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College
  • Humayoun Ashraf Institute of Ophthalmology, Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College
  • Mohammed Azfar Siddiqui Institute of Ophthalmology, Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v8i1.16146

Keywords:

ophthalmomyiasis, tropics, Musca domestica

Abstract

Background: Ophthalmomyiasis is a rare entity seen mainly in immunocompromised host with neglected wounds under poor hygienic conditions.

Case: We report a case of extreme ophthalmomyiasis with extensive facial and scalp involvement in an old rural inhabitant following evisceration.

Conclusion: Proper wound care and personal hygiene are of paramount importance for good wound healing. 

Nepal J Ophthalmol 2016; 8(15): 95-96

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Mohammed Azfar Siddiqui, Institute of Ophthalmology, Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College


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Published

2016-12-12

How to Cite

Ali Rizvi, S. W., Akram, S. M., Ashraf, H., & Siddiqui, M. A. (2016). Extreme Ophthalmomyiasis externa with simultaneous facial and scalp involvement. Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology, 8(1), 95–96. https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v8i1.16146

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2016)

Section

Case Reports

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