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DOI: 10.1056/NEJMicm2005407
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AURAL MYASIS
An ear aspirator, forceps, and irrigation with sterile water were used to remove the larvae
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DOI: 10.1056/NEJMicm2005407
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✔️diabetes mellitus, and
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3/4

DOI: 10.1056/NEJMicm2005407
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Treatment of the patient:
✔️removal of the larvae & irrigation of the ear to expel any remaining organisms
✔️topical & systemic antibacterial agents to prevent secondary infection
⬇️
Symptoms resolved.
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DOI: 10.1056/NEJMicm2005407
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