Case report: Ophthalmomyiasis externa in Dallas County, Texas

Ellen Sigauke; Walter E. Beebe; Rita M. Gander; Dominick Cavuoti; Paul M. Southern

doi:10.4269/ajtmh.2003.68.46

Case report: Ophthalmomyiasis externa in Dallas County, Texas

Ellen Sigauke, Walter E. Beebe, Rita M. Gander, Dominick Cavuoti, Paul M. Southern

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Abstract

Ophthalmomyiasis externa is an uncommon condition in North America. If not recognized and managed accordingly, it can be complicated by the potentially fatal condition ophthalmomyiasis interna. Ophthalmomyiasis externa is mainly caused by the sheep bot fly Oestrus ovis; thus, it is more common in farming communities. We report a case of ophthalmomyiasis externa in a young woman from Dallas County, Texas, who had no known history of contact with farm animals.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	46-47
Number of pages	2
Journal	American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Volume	68
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.2003.68.46
State	Published - Jan 2003

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