Larval Therapy and Larval Excretions/Secretions: A Potential Treatment for Biofilm in Chronic Wounds? A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Microorganisms, 2023 Chronic wounds present a global healthcare challenge and are increasing in prevalence, with bacterial biofilms being the primary roadblock to healing in most cases. A systematic review of the to-date knowledge on larval therapy’s interaction with chronic-
Morris D +4 more
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Larval therapy in complicated vascular wounds. [PDF]
Rev Esp Sanid PenitHerrero-Matías AM +2 more
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Larval therapy for leg ulcers (VenUS II) : randomised controlled trial [PDF]
BMJ, 2009 Objective To compare the clinical effectiveness of larval therapy with a standard debridement technique (hydrogel) for sloughy or necrotic leg ulcers. Design Pragmatic, three armed randomised controlled trial.
Bland, J. Martin +10 more
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Larval therapy vs conventional silver dressings for full-thickness burns: a randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
BMC Med, 2023 Background This is the first clinical trial to investigate the effectiveness of maggot debridement therapy (MDT) for full-thickness burn injuries in comparison to conventional silver dressings.
Gaffari J +8 more
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Lucillia Sericata larval therapy in the treatment of diabetic chronic wounds. [PDF]
J Diabetes Metab Disord, 2022 Wounds with dead tissue, purulent wounds, and gangrene are good options for larval therapy. We aim to investigate the effect of larval therapy on diabetic wounds and compare it with traditional treatment.The sterile larvae were used in wound treatment and the infection rate, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), and wound size were measured and ...
Jafari A +3 more
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Phage Therapy for Mosquito Larval Control: a Proof-of-Principle Study
mBio, 2022 The mosquito microbiota has a profound impact on multiple biological processes ranging from reproduction to disease transmission. Interestingly, the adult mosquito microbiota is largely derived from the larval microbiota, which in turn is dependent on ...
Chinmay V. Tikhe, George Dimopoulos
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From pre-oral secretions to gut digestion: How do Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae) larvae handle Leishmania major? [PDF]
PLoS OneZoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ZCL), caused by Leishmania major, is a neglected tropical disease affecting impoverished populations. Current treatments are limited by cost, resistance, and side effects, highlighting the need for affordable ...
Malekian A +4 more
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Maggot therapy-related zoonotic diseases and modern larval therapy solutions to ensure safety
Journal of Zoonotic Diseases, 2020 Larva therapy or maggot therapy is a new treatment used mainly for some skin diseases such as diabetic wounds and skin tumors. The use of larval therapy can improve the success and speed of wound healing. In this treatment, fly larvae are used for the treatment process.
Masoud Ahmadnejad , Ata Kaboudari
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Larval Debridement Therapy for Management of Postsurgical Wounds in the Setting of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. [PDF]
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob OpenSummary:. Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare disease affecting 5.8 adults per 100,000 in the United States. PG is not exclusively seen in inflammatory bowel disease; however, among those with inflammatory bowel disease, upward of 0.4%–2% may have ...
Bauerle WB +6 more
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Terapia larval no tratamento de feridas / Larval therapy in wound treatment [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Development, 2021 Introdução: A terapia de desbridamento com larvas baseia-se no uso de larvas de moscas para remover tecido necrótico e desinfetar feridas. Esse método remove eficientemente o tecido necrótico sem danificar as células saudáveis. Objetivo: Analisar os benefícios da terapia larval no tratamento de feridas.
Luciana Pinheiro Evangelista Monteiro +3 more
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