Ophthalmomyiasis Outbreak Caused by Oestrus ovis Infection, Algeria, 2025.

StudyEmerging infectious diseases· Jul 2026

Ophthalmomyiasis Outbreak Caused by Oestrus ovis Infection, Algeria, 2025.

Yuyang Zeng, Hongkuan Yang, Xin Li … Yunyun Zhou

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All 17 patients with ophthalmomyiasis from Oestrus ovis fully recovered after larva removal.

Ophthalmomyiasis Outbreak Caused by Oestrus ovis Infection, Algeria, 2025.

Yuyang Zeng … Yunyun Zhou

Emerging infectious diseases · Jul 2026

Background

Ophthalmomyiasis is a rare eye infestation caused by fly larvae and more often seen in rural areas.

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Results

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everyone recovered fully once the eye larvae were removed

n = 17 patients

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Conclusion

All patients fully recovered after removal of ocular Oestrus ovis larvae and topical therapy, highlighting the effectiveness of early detection and treatment.

Ophthalmomyiasis Outbreak Caused by Oestrus ovis Infection, Algeria, 2025.

Ophthalmomyiasis Outbreak Caused by Oestrus ovis Infection, Algeria, 2025.

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