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How do you cure myiasis?
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Myiasis Treatment: The larvae are surgically removed by a doctor or other medical professional. Most often daily wound cleaning is performed after the larvae are removed and prescribed wound care is very important to cure this condition.. Medication is used for certain types of larva.
Answered 5/5/2015
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