Travel history plus a high level of suspicion is important in diagnosing this disease which, while rare in North America, is becoming common among returning travelers. Myiasis is best managed by treating the secondary infection and applying occlusive petroleum jelly to force the larva out for air. When the punctum is not large enough for spontaneous extrication, it is then removed surgically. The Newsletter is distributed monthly by the Internal Medicine Residency Program. Its purpose is to communicate news important to resident physicians, faculty, and staff.
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