Department of Veterinary Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Mhow-453446, Madhya Pradesh
*Corresponding author. Email: jayrawanant@yahoo.co.in
Online published on 21 February, 2019.
Myiasis caused by Chrysomya bezziana, is a very common condition in domestic animals and man. This paper describes myiasis in dogs from Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. Maggots were collected from the wounds of dogs (n=25) and on morphological examination, the larvae were identified as those of C. bezziana. Wounds were cleaned with turpentine oil and infected dogs were administered with ivermectin (@ 0.3 mg/kg b. w.) subcutaneously. Antiseptic dressings were performed and fly repellents were applied till complete wound healing and on an average 10 days were required for the complete healing.
Chrysomya bezziana, Dog, Madhya Pradesh, Mhow, Old-world-screw worm myiasis
