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Case Reports
. 2015 Jul;45(3):204-5.
doi: 10.1177/0049475515574965. Epub 2015 Mar 3.

Vulvar myiasis following suction and evacuation for incomplete abortion

Anju Singh  1 , Bharti Goel  2 , Shikha Rani  3
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Case Reports

Vulvar myiasis following suction and evacuation for incomplete abortion

Anju Singh et al. Trop Doct. 2015 Jul.

Abstract

Myiasis is caused by fly larva capable of penetrating healthy or necrotic tissue, usually in tropical and subtropical countries. The involvement of an exposed area is common; however it may very rarely involve the genital region. We present a rare case of vulvar myiasis which occurred after suction and evacuation performed for incomplete abortion.

Keywords: Vulvar myiasis; poor hygiene; suction and evacuation.

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