Hjaija D, Sawalha SS, Amr ZS, Katbeh-Bader A, Hassoon RAH. Urinary Myiasis Caused by
Clogmia albipunctata from the Palestinian Territories.
ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019;
111:148-151. [PMID:
30793579 DOI:
10.3166/bspe-2018-0037]
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Abstract
This is the first record of a case of urinary myiasis in the Palestinian Territories caused by Clogmia albipunctata. Larvae were discharged through urine by a 28-year-old pregnant female whom complained of mild abdominal pain associated with burning sensation while urinating over the past 3 months. Detailed description of the larva was provided.
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