Abstract
The term myiasis is applied to the injurious action that larvae of certain diptera
cause to the organism of vertebrate animals in the living or dead tissue in which
they grow. Because of its great destructive potential, appropriate and preventative
treatment are necessary. Among the sites of infestation, the human mouth is a common
site, mainly in tropical countries. We present two cases of oral myiasis caused by
Cochliomyia hominivorax spp. Ivermectin is an extremely effective semi-synthetic macrolides, in the treatment
of this condition.
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Publication history
Published online: June 03, 2008
Accepted:
April 16,
2008
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© 2008 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
