Oral Myiasis: Case Report of a rare entity!

Abstract

Background: Floods and severe rainfall are major reasons for the increase in infections like Dengue, malaria, and other parasitic infections. There may be an increase in worm infestations in the immediate post-flood period due to moist conditions. Oral myiasis is one of those rare parasitic infestations that may occur during such events and can be life-threatening to the patient due to its destructive nature. The chances become high if the patient has any underlying condition that can act as a reservoir or favourable host for such infestations. Immediate management of the disease increases the chances of a good prognosis and spread of the disease. Oral Myiasis is still a rare condition caused by larvae of flies called maggots.  The following case report is an attempt to highlight the timely recognition of the disease which came to a private clinic with a routine complaint of toothache and its early management led to the complete recovery of the lesion and the patient.