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Maggot-therapy in veterinary medicine.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18237754     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Maggot-therapy is the application of disinfected fly larvae to chronic wounds to debride the wound bed of necrotic tissue, reduce bacterial contamination and enhance the formation of healthy granulation tissue. Interest in the use of maggot-therapy in human medicine is growing as a result of the prevalence of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Maggot therapy, however, is used relatively little in veterinary medicine. Nevertheless, concern over antibiotic resistance and the increase in demand for organic husbandry and residue-free meat and milk, suggest that it is an option which merits further consideration.
Authors:
Gemma Jones; Richard Wall
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2008-01-30
Journal Detail:
Title:  Research in veterinary science     Volume:  85     ISSN:  0034-5288     ISO Abbreviation:  Res. Vet. Sci.     Publication Date:  2008 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-06-23     Completed Date:  2008-11-03     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401300     Medline TA:  Res Vet Sci     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  394-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Veterinary Parasitology and Ecology Group, School of Biological Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1UG, UK.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Debridement / methods,  veterinary*
Diptera*
Larva
Veterinary Medicine / methods
Wounds and Injuries / therapy*

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