Accidental miasis caused by Piophila casei: a case report

Miasis are infestations caused by larvae ingested with damaged food or food washed with contaminated water. Musca domestica (muscidi), Sarcophaga carnaria (sarcofagidi) and Piophila casei (piofilidi) are usually involved. The above miasis are known as involuntary, while the voluntary ingestion of la...

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Main Authors: Espedito Nocera, Daniele Crotti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2009-03-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2554