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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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Main Authors: M. R. L. Passos (Author), A. V. V. Carvalho (Author), A. L. Dutra (Author), R. A. Goulart Filho (Author), N. A. Barreto (Author), R. S. Salles (Author), C. C. C. Santos (Author), A. S. Tibúrcio (Author), A. C. S. Monteiro (Author), R. R. Tavares (Author)
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Published: Hindawi Limited, 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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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.
Item Description:1064-7449
1098-0997
10.1155/S1064744998000179

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