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Nasal myiasis by fruit fly larvae: a case report

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head & Neck volume 263, pages 1142–1143 (2006)Cite this article

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We report a case of human nasal myiasis caused by fruit fly larvae in a 33-year-old man who visited the south coast of Turkey. The fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) is endemic in the southern part of Turkey. Infestation with fruit fly larvae must be considered in patients who are visiting areas of the world where Drosophila is endemic. This is the first reported case of fruit fly larvae causing human nasal myiasis. The clinical presentation and treatment strategies are discussed.

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  1. Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Baskent University, 6, Cadde No. 72/2, 06490, Bahcelievler-Ankara, Turkey

    Erdinc Aydin, Sefika Uysal & Babur Akkuzu

  2. Faculty of Medicine, Department of Microbiology, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey

    Fusun Can

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Aydin, E., Uysal, S., Akkuzu, B. et al. Nasal myiasis by fruit fly larvae: a case report. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 263, 1142–1143 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-006-0112-0

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Keywords

  • Nose
  • Myiasis
  • Drosophila