A Case of Umbilical Myiasis in a Neonate
Kaushik Barot
*
Department of Pediatrics, Shantaba Gajera Medical College, Amreli, India.
Haresh Vala
Department of Surgery, Shantaba Gajera Medical College, Amreli, India.
Asha Bankapur
Pathologist Apple care laboratory, Mumbai, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This is an interesting case of myiasis found in the umbilicus in an eight-day-old infant with successful treatment. Because of its connection to the vital abdominal organs, any suspicion of infections around the umbilicus always requires immediate medical attention.
Keywords: Myiasis, neonate, umbilical, flies infestation