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Pharmacist and Doctor Remove Live Fly From Woman’s Ear in Tel Aviv Medical Center

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Pharmacist and Doctor Remove Live Fly From Woman’s Ear in Tel Aviv Medical Center
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First reported by N12 · 8 hours ago

What happened

A woman visiting a Tel Aviv pharmacy complained of ear discomfort, leading to the discovery and medical removal of a live fly from her ear canal. The medical team warned against self-removal attempts and stressed prompt professional care.

  • 01A woman in Tel Aviv found a live fly trapped in her ear during a pharmacy visit.
  • 02Pharmacist Inga alerted clinic manager Dr. Abd Rabo Abu Gama for an immediate examination.
  • 03The doctor removed the intact fly, which caused two small wounds inside the ear canal.
  • 04Dr. Abu Gama warned against self-removal attempts using cotton swabs due to risk of injury.
  • 05The patient received local treatment and was referred for follow-up care.
  • 06Medical staff stressed seeking professional help to avoid complications from foreign objects in the ear.

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N12Center · Hebrew8 hours ago
Pharmacist and Doctor Remove Live Fly From Woman’s Ear in Tel Aviv Medical Center
MakoCenter · Hebrew8 hours ago
Pharmacist and Doctor Remove Live Fly from Woman’s Ear in Tel Aviv Medical Center

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