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[Two cases of external ophthalmomyasis (author's transl)]. 1976

Z S Kozma

After a brief survey of Hungarian references the author reports on two cases of ophthalmomyasis externa. The organism was shown to be present oestrus ovis in one instance. The treatment with carbon-tetrachloride might be considered as a new and efficacious therapy.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D009198	Myiasis	The invasion of living tissues of man and other mammals by dipterous larvae.	Fly Strike,Maggot Infestations,Fly Strikes,Infestation, Maggot,Infestations, Maggot,Maggot Infestation,Myiases
D002251	Carbon Tetrachloride	A solvent for oils, fats, lacquers, varnishes, rubber waxes, and resins, and a starting material in the manufacturing of organic compounds. Poisoning by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption is possible and may be fatal. (Merck Index, 11th ed)	Tetrachloromethane,Tetrachloride, Carbon
D005128	Eye Diseases	Diseases affecting the eye.	Eye Disorders,Eye Disease,Eye Disorder
D005260	Female		Females
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328	Adult	A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.	Adults