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Myiasis in a Turkey

N. W. Al-Khalidi, A. M. Shareef

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Abstract

A case of cutaneous myiasis was reported in a 3.5-month-old turkey. The bird was invaded by a very large number of maggots on its posterior half. The maggots killed the bird and consumed all the flesh within 48 hours. Microscopic examination of the maggots revealed that they belonged to Lucilia sericata (a dipterous fly). The incidence of myiasis in birds was also discussed.

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A case of cutaneous myiasis was reported in a 3.5-month-old turkey. The bird was invaded by a very large number of maggots on its posterior half. The maggots killed the bird and consumed all the flesh within 48 hours. Microscopic examination of the maggots revealed that they belonged to Lucilia sericata (a dipterous fly). The incidence of myiasis in birds was also discussed.

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A case of cutaneous myiasis was reported in a 3.5-month-old turkey. The bird was invaded by a very large number of maggots on its posterior half. The maggots killed the bird and consumed all the flesh within 48 hours. Microscopic examination of the maggots revealed that they belonged to Lucilia sericata (a dipterous fly). The incidence of myiasis in birds was also discussed.

Key concepts: Maggot, Myiasis, Lucilia, Biology, Calliphoridae, Flesh, Veterinary medicine, Incidence (geometry)

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