Abstract
IntroductionMyiasis is the infestation of humans and vertebrate animals with dipterous larvae. It is a rare clinical condition, mainly observed in vulnerable people living in tropical and subtropical regions.Case presentationWe reported a 2-year-old boy, with history of anemia and psoriasis who was admitted to our department after discovering larvea coming out from the left ear 6 weeks ago. Ear examination revealed a few maggots in the left concha and external auditory canal. A larvea was removed and identified as Musca domestica. Management of this otomyiasis was based on manual maggot removal and regular auditory toilets with povidone iodine.DiscussionAlthough rarely reported, clinicians should still suspect aural myiasis in the event of an unexplained otalgia in children, mainly if they are from rural area with poor hygienic conditions.ConclusionOtomyiasis is mainly reported in tropical rural location in debilitated individuals with low socioeconomic conditions and poor hygiene. Thus prophylactic measures are the most effective means to reduce its incidence.
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