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Jan 2023
27m 57s

Maggot therapy for difficult wounds

Bbc Radio 4
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The rise of antibiotic resistance means that we need alternatives to fight infections - and some healthcare professionals are turning to maggot therapy to help clean up wounds. They might be treating people living with diabetes who can experience a loss of sensation in their feet because of high blood sugar levels. Damage to their blood vessels can also sl ... Show More
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