Vulvar Myiasis

Myiasis is a parasitic infestation caused by larvae of several fly species. Diagnosis and treatment are simple. This infestation is, however, rarely seen in the vulvar area. We present a short review of the disease and the case of a 19-year-old pregnant girl with vulvar myiasis and concomitant syphi...

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Published inInfectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology Vol. 1998; no. 2; pp. 69 - 71
Main Authors M.R.L. Passos, A.V.V. Carvalho, A.L. Dutra, R.A. Goulart Filho, N.A. Barreto, R.S. Salles, C.C.C. Santos, A.S. Tiburcio, A.C.S. Monteiro, R.R. Tavares
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Hindawi Limiteds 01.12.1998
Hindawi Limited
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vulvar myiasis
parasitism
hygiene
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Summary:Myiasis is a parasitic infestation caused by larvae of several fly species. Diagnosis and treatment are simple. This infestation is, however, rarely seen in the vulvar area. We present a short review of the disease and the case of a 19-year-old pregnant girl with vulvar myiasis and concomitant syphilis, vaginal trichomoniasis and genital candidiasis. The patient was also positive for human immunodeficiency virus.
ISSN:1064-7449
1098-0997
DOI:10.1155/S1064744998000179