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OCULAR MYIASIS IN A NIGERIAN ADOLESCENT.

Authors: JAGUN Omodele

Publication Type: Journal article

Journal: Annals Of Health Research

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Ocular myiasis is a rare condition with varying consequences, from mild to life threatening condition. This case of ocular myiasis is presented to highlight the challenges in making a clinical diagnosis. The study is a case report of a 16-year old female pupil who presented with five months history of “extrusion of worms” from her left eye. An initial assessment of loasis was made until she brought a sample of what she called “worms.” Laboratory examination of the specimen using a magnifying glass revealed a larva. The girl was treated conservatively with a combination of topical antibiotic and topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs after trimming the eyelashes. On immediate follow up, the girl had no residual visual challenges. Although ocular myiasis is rare, a high index of clinical suspicion is required and myiasis should be considered a differential diagnosis of loasis

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JAGUN,O. . (2015). OCULAR MYIASIS IN A NIGERIAN ADOLESCENT., 1 (), 43-43.

JAGUN,O. . "OCULAR MYIASIS IN A NIGERIAN ADOLESCENT." 1, no (), (2015): 43-43.

JAGUN,O. and . (2015). OCULAR MYIASIS IN A NIGERIAN ADOLESCENT., 1 (), pp43-43.

JAGUNO, . OCULAR MYIASIS IN A NIGERIAN ADOLESCENT.. 2015, 1 ():43-43.

JAGUN,Omodele , . "OCULAR MYIASIS IN A NIGERIAN ADOLESCENT.", 1 . (2015) : 43-43.

J.Omodele , "OCULAR MYIASIS IN A NIGERIAN ADOLESCENT." vol.1, no., pp. 43-43, 2015.

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