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article · American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Case Report: Ophthalmomyiasis Externa Caused by Cordylobia anthropophaga Masquerading as a Lid Abscess

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Abstract

Myiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by the larvae of dipterous flies. Cutaneous infestation is the predominant type documented in sub-Saharan Africa, and ocular involvement is uncommon. We report the rare occurrence of a case of eyelid ophthalmomyiasis caused by Cordylobia anthropophaga in a Nigerian female to raise awareness among practitioners in both tropical and nonendemic areas.

Research topics

  • Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
  • Dermatological diseases and infestations
  • Diptera species taxonomy and behavior

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DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.24-0006

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