Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Parasitology
Lucilia spp.
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Characteristics
- Insect: Three part body (head/thorax /abdomen) and 6 legs
- Insect: Three part body (head/thorax /abdomen) and 6 legs
- Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
- Dorso-ventrally flattened
- Wings
•Medical significance:
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Myasis
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Maggot therapy
Myasis
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Maggot therapy
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