Myiasis: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
By Dr. Tamar Martin, MD · · Infectious Disease
Our Infectious Disease team put together this overview of myiasis for patients and families.
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Topic: myiasis. A parasitic ectoparasitic infectious disease that is caused by parasitic dipterous fly larvae (maggots) feeding on the host's necrotic or living tissue.
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This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.