| A case of external ophthalmomyiasis in a deployed U.K. soldier. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19090392 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Infestation of the eye by larval fly forms (ophthalmomyiasis) is rarely seen in the Western world. We present the case of a 21 year old British soldier who developed external ophthalmomyiasis during an operational tour of southern Afghanistan. This case report and discussion illustrates the potential for ophthalmomyiasis in personnel deployed to this theatre; the possibility of infestation without an identifiable episode of exposure; the importance of proper assessment and follow-up in order to identify sight-threatening complications; and the balance between optimal patient care and the risks inherent to casualty evacuation demanded by modern day stability operations. |
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Authors:
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M J Stacey; R J Blanch |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps Volume: 154 ISSN: 0035-8665 ISO Abbreviation: J R Army Med Corps Publication Date: 2008 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-12-18 Completed Date: 2009-03-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7505627 Medline TA: J R Army Med Corps Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 60-2 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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GDMO, 16 CS Medical Regiment, Colchester. mikestacey@doctors.net.uk |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Afghan Campaign 2001-* Animals Antinematodal Agents / therapeutic use Antiprotozoal Agents / therapeutic use Blepharitis / diagnosis, drug therapy, parasitology* Humans Male Mebendazole / therapeutic use Metronidazole / therapeutic use Military Personnel* Myiasis / diagnosis*, drug therapy |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Antinematodal Agents; 0/Antiprotozoal Agents; 31431-39-7/Mebendazole; 443-48-1/Metronidazole |
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