Wound myiasis caused by Lucilia sericata in an open femoral fracture treated with external fixation
Abstract
On examination of the wound of a patient who was treated previously with external fixation for a diaphysial fracture of the femur, we observed the presence of multiple living larvae (maggots) of dipterous flies. Treatment included removal of the maggots and use of antibiotic. The importance of hygiene and sanitation is discussed.
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Flegkas, P. V., Andreadis, S. S., Andreadou, E. S., Delis, J., Moumtsidelis, T., & Savopoulou-Soultani, M. (2014). Wound myiasis caused by Lucilia sericata in an open femoral fracture treated with external fixation. ENTOMOLOGIA HELLENICA, 23(1), 39–42. https://doi.org/10.12681/eh.11533
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