Persistent intestinal myiasis caused by Oestrus ovis in a Nigerian university student: a case report

Persistent intestinal myiasis caused by Oestrus ovis in a Nigerian university student: a case report

Abstract Background Gastrointestinal myiasis is a rare form of infestation by fly larvae which typically occurs due to ingestion of contaminated food or water, especially in regions with poor hygiene. This report presents a rare and persistent case of intestinal myiasis caused by Oestrus ovis in a N...

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Main Authors: Winifred N. Adiri, Bruno Basil, Chinwe P. Onyia, Joy O. Ugwuanyi, Chinyere Azifuaku, Sam C. Iheukwumere, Olivia Obienu, Uchenna N. Ijoma, Sylvester C. Nwokediuko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2025-02-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine
Subjects:
Intestinal myiasis
Oestrus ovis
Nigeria
Treatment resistance
Parasitic infection
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43162-025-00422-z
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