Vulval myiasis: a rare entity

Authors

  • Anchit Wapa Department of Ophthalmology, Regional Hospital, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India
  • Anu Namgyal Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Regional Hospital, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India
  • Anu Devi Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Regional Hospital, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20180924

Keywords:

Maggots, Perineal hygiene, Vulval myiasis

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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Published

2018-02-27

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