Term Name: | myiasis |
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Synonyms: | Infestation by fly larvae, Infestation by maggots, Maggot infestation |
Definition: | A parasitic ectoparasitic infectious disease that is caused by parasitic dipterous fly larvae (maggots) feeding on the host's necrotic or living tissue. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:11080] ( DOID:11080 ) |