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 · 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.