CUTANEOUS MYIASIS IN A THOROUGHBRED

Equine Rotation Group 10

Patient Signalment

Case number: 0438 ID:Navron Species: Equine Breed: Thoroughbred Age: Adult Sex: Gelding Purpose:Leisure riding Management: Stable

History

Keeper was on holiday for 3 days Noticed ulcerative lesions at the

perianal region after come back to work

Physical Examination

TPR within normal range Good temperament Ulcerative lesion at the dorsal region

of the anus

Treatment

The wound was flushed with diluted hydrogen peroxide 3% followed by diluted hibiscrub.

Maggots were removed from the wound during wound cleaning.

Topical ointments with Ilium dermapred and nagasunt powder.

Client Education

Wound cleaning everyday Monitor wound everyday. Fly control

Thank You!

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