Ep 141 Maggots: Such noble work
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Healing with Maggots: A Historical Perspective
This chapter explores the historical use of larval therapy in wound healing, detailing how various cultures have relied on fly larvae for medical treatments throughout history. It highlights the effectiveness of maggots in differentiating healthy tissue from dead tissue, especially during the American Civil War despite initial opposition from the medical community. The narrative reflects on the changing perceptions of maggot therapy, its rise and fall, and recent interest in its application in modern medicine.
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