Case ReportInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication: Vulval myiasis: a rare entity
Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2018;7(3):1231-1232.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20180924
Abstract
Human myiasis refers to parasitic infestation of body tissues by larvae of several fly species. The entity has a simple management. It is well-documented in the literature however genital myiasis in females is scarcely reported in the literature. We hereby report this entity in a female who presented in postnatal period with ulceration and severe pain in her vulvar region.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Regional Hospital, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Regional Hospital, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India
