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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
Systemic glucocorticoids decrease the inflammatory response of the the hypersensitivity reaction, oral prednisolone is effective at a dose of 1mg/kg SID or BID for 14days and then tapered.
Organophosphate pastes and anti-inflammatory pastes can be applied to the wound until it has healed, or thye wound should be bandaged to prevent reinfestation.
Excessive granulation tissue should be removed surgically.
Ivermectin or appropriate anthelmintics should be used to limit nematode infestation, fly control will also reduce exposure to the larvae.
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==