Myiasis
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What is myiasis?
Myiasis is a parasitic infestation of fly larvae that grow inside the skin and feed on the tissue. They may enter through open wounds, closed unbroken skin, or through the nose or ears forming a lump in the infected area. Surgery is needed to remove the parasites.
Common symptoms reported by people with myiasis
Treatments taken by people for myiasis
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Compare treatments taken by people with myiasis
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Who has myiasis on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 1 say myiasis is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 1 |
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