The term myiasis was first proposed by Hope (1840) to refer to diseases of humans originating specifically with dipterous larvae, as opposed to those caused by insect larvae in general, scholechiasis ...

People can get oral myiasis by eating foods containing larvae ... This pest’s appearance varies depending on the type of larva. Screwworm fly larvae get their name from their screwlike appearance.

Oral myiasis is a type of infection caused by fly larvae, associated with pre-existing lesions and inadequate oral hygiene, appearing more frequently in elderly patients or those with high ...