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==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
Treatment with '''[[Ectoparisiticides | ectoparasiticides]]''' is usually effective.
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Treatment with '''[[Ectoparasiticides | ectoparasiticides]]''' is usually effective.
    
Administration can be '''oral, topical or by subcutaneous injection''' and the type of myiasis should be considered when deciding upon route of administration.  
 
Administration can be '''oral, topical or by subcutaneous injection''' and the type of myiasis should be considered when deciding upon route of administration.  
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'''Ivermectin''' and '''doramectin''' are both effective in the control of [[Oestrus ovis | nasal myiasis]] ,[[Hypoderma spp | warble fly]] and [[Dermatobia hominis | Dermatobia]] when '''injected'''.
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'''Ivermectin''' and '''doramectin''' are both effective in the control of [[Oestrus ovis | nasal myiasis]] ,[[Hypoderma spp. | warble fly]] and [[Dermatobia hominis | Dermatobia]] when '''injected'''.
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'''Moxidectin''' is the main drug for '''oral treatment'''. It is effective against [[Gasterophilus spp]].
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'''Moxidectin''' is the main drug for '''oral treatment'''. It is effective against [[Gasterophilus spp.]].
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'''Topical treatment''' by '''pour-on or dipping''' is most effective against '''cutaneous/subcutaneous myiasis'''. A huge range of products are available. Resistance should be considered and monitored.
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'''Topical treatment''' by '''pour-on or dipping''' is most effective against '''cutaneous/subcutaneous myiasis'''. A huge range of products are available. Resistance should be considered and monitored.
   
==Control==
 
==Control==
 
Preventative treatment with '''[[Ectoparasiticides | ectoparasiticides]]''' is common.
 
Preventative treatment with '''[[Ectoparasiticides | ectoparasiticides]]''' is common.
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