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So of the things it we think of as antiquated an unhelpful such as using maggots to clean infected wounds and what not is actually making a comeback. Maggots ar
by vanattab 4y ago
So of the things it we think of as antiquated an unhelpful such as using maggots to clean infected wounds and what not is actually making a comeback. Maggots are every good at dissolving and consuming dead/infected flesh and produce dozens of anti microbial compounds. And me be a critical tool as various strains develop resistance to antibiotics.
- giraffe_lady 4y agoThis comes up a lot because it's like the one single example and it's viscerally striking. Are there other examples though?
- cma 4y agoMedical leeches.