Umbilical myiasis in a human neonate – Treated with turpentine oil

Abstract

Umbilical myiasis in a human neonate is rare. It occurs due to the unhygienic upbringing of the baby. Common sites of myiasis are exposed areas of the body such as extremities, scalp, and back. Herein, we report a case of umbilical myiasis, an extremely rare condition in a 12-day-old neonate.

Keywords

• human
• maggots
• myiasis
• neonate
• turpentine oil
• umbilicus
• worm