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myiasis
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A parasitic ectoparasitic infectious disease that is caused by parasitic dipterous fly larvae (maggots) feeding on the host's necrotic or living tissue. [ http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ECO_0007637 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ECO_0007638 ]
Term info
Label
myiasis
Synonyms
- Infestation by fly larvae
- Infestation by maggots
- Maggot infestation
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DOID:11080