Vulvar Myiasis During Pregnancy

• Main Authors: Mauro R. L. Passos (Author), Renata Q. Varella (Author), Rogério R. Tavares (Author), Nero A. Barreto (Author), Cláudio C. C. Santos (Author), Vandira M. S. Pinheiro (Author), Renato S. Bravo (Author), Maurício H. L. Morelhi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Myiasis is a parasitic infestation caused by the larvae of several fly species. Diagnosis and treatment are simple. The location of this infestation at the vulvar area is, however, an extremely rare occurrence. The authors present two cases of vulvar myiasis affecting pregnantwomen. The first case i...