Umbilical myiasis in a human neonate – Treated with turpentine oil

Umbilical myiasis in a human neonate – Treated with turpentine oil

Umbilical myiasis in a human neonate is rare. It occurs due to the unhygienic upbringing of the baby. Common sites of myiasis are exposed areas of the body such as extremities, scalp, and back. Herein, we report a case of umbilical myiasis, an extremely rare condition in a 12-day-old neonate.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Dinesh K Barolia, Aditya P Singh, Ramesh Tanger, Arun K Gupta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences
Subjects:
human
maggots
myiasis
neonate
turpentine oil
umbilicus
worm
Online Access:http://www.jdrntruhs.org/article.asp?issn=2277-8632;year=2020;volume=9;issue=2;spage=143;epage=145;aulast=Barolia
Description
Summary:Umbilical myiasis in a human neonate is rare. It occurs due to the unhygienic upbringing of the baby. Common sites of myiasis are exposed areas of the body such as extremities, scalp, and back. Herein, we report a case of umbilical myiasis, an extremely rare condition in a 12-day-old neonate.
ISSN:2277-8632

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