Man arrived at the hospital complaining of severe ear pain and a sensation of movement inside his ear canal. Doctors diagnosed him with aural myiasis. This is a relatively rare parasitic infection in which flies lay eggs inside the ear canal or directly around it, which subsequently hatch into larvae.
The doctor must remove the larvae, usually mechanically using specialized instruments under direct visual guidance. The ear canal is then cleaned and examined for possible damage to the tissue or eardrum. Depending on the severity of the condition, further treatment with antibiotics may be necessary.
