Asfak Ahmed | MBBS Student | Simplifying NEET & MBBS on Instagram: "📌 Myiasis – What it is & How it is removed Myiasis is the infestation of human or animal tissue by fly larvae (maggots). The flies lay eggs on open wounds, ulcers, necrotic tissue, or body openings like the nose or ear. After hatching, the larvae feed on tissue and secretions, causing pain, swelling, foul discharge, and tissue damage. 🪰 Types (exam-important): • Cutaneous myiasis – skin and wounds • Cavitary myiasis – nose, ea

biology facttss on Instagram: "Have you ever wondered how myiasis ablation actually works? Myiasis happens when fly larvae (maggots) infest living tissue, usually in open wounds, ulcers, or areas with poor hygiene. Treating it isn’t just about removing what you can see—it’s about forcing every larva out, alive or dead, so the tissue can heal properly. The process begins by cutting off the larvae’s oxygen supply. Substances like turpentine oil, petroleum jelly, liquid paraffin, or chloroform in o