Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Myiasis causing neck swelling in two box turtles treated with surgery
By Gould, W J & Georgi, M E·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1991·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Myiasis in two box turtles.
- Species:
- reptile
Plain-English summary
Two eastern box turtles were brought in with swelling around their necks due to a fly larvae infection called myiasis. The veterinarian found multiple larvae causing the problem and performed surgery to remove them. After the treatment, both turtles fully recovered and returned to their normal health.
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Abstract
Two eastern box turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina) were treated for myiasis caused by Sarcophaga cistudinis. The tortoises were examined because of swellings of the proximal cervical regions. Both fully recovered following surgical removal of multiple larvae.
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