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Ophthalmomyiasis
A myiasis that involves parasitic infestation of Oestrus ovis larvae in the eye causing severe irritation, edema, and pain.
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Overview
A myiasis that involves parasitic infestation of Oestrus ovis larvae in the eye causing severe irritation, edema, and pain.
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