Myiasis of the ear as a rare cause of otorrhea

Abstract

Summary Myiasis – infestation of tissues by fly maggots is a relatively rare disease in our country, rarer still is a solitary affliction of the ear. The case we report is of a patient who was dia­gnosed with and treated for ear myiasis. Ear myiasis should be included in the differential dia­gnosis of otorrhea, especially in patients with low socioeconomic status. Key words myiasis of the ear – otomyiasis – otorrhea – otalgia – maggots – poor hygiene