D. Naga Sujata1, S. Balasubramanyam2, D. Yesuratnam3, G. Sudhakar4, C. S. Reddy5
INTRODUCTION
Infestation of tissues & organs of human beings & animals with fly larvae is called myiasis. This condition is well documented in skin, nose, eye, ear, vagina and rarely in oral cavity. When tissues of oral cavity are invaded by parasitic larvae of flies the condition is termed as oral myiasis. It is frequently reported in people in tropical & sub-tropical countries & in people with physical & mental disability. Most of these Patients have difficulties in maintaining good oral hygiene due to poor manual dexterity. We hereby report a case of oral myiasis in 16yr old female with neurological deficit. Clinical features & management are discussed.
