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Healing with the Unexpected: Maggot and Leech Therapy

This chapter explores the intriguing use of maggot and leech therapy in modern medicine, focusing on their historical roots and contemporary relevance in treating chronic wounds and aiding reconstructive surgeries. It also confronts the societal stigma and aims to reshape public perceptions about these unconventional therapies.

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