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Definition of Warble

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Warble: A small hard nodule produced by the larva of a fly that has penetrated the skin. The warble can be erythematous (reddened). The most common complication is a secondary bacterial infection around the warble. The usual treatment is to extract the larva by gentle pressure and forceps.

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