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-
Daniel Morris +4 more
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Larval therapy vs conventional silver dressings for full-thickness burns: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
BMC Medicine, 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.
Jasem Gaffari +8 more
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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 ...
Azam Malekian +4 more
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Larval Debridement Therapy for Management of Postsurgical Wounds in the Setting of Pyoderma Gangrenosum [PDF]
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global 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 ...
Wayne B. Bauerle, MD +6 more
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Maggot Therapy for Snakebite Necrotic Wound in a Horse [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery, 2021 Maggot therapy is the use of sterile fly larvae in the treatment of superficial wounds in humans and animals. Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae) larvae are most commonly used for this purpose.
Masoud Ahmadnejad, Fereydon Rezazadeh
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Cerebral larval infection presenting as delayed encephalopathy and nonconvulsive status epilepticus: a case report [PDF]
Encephalitis, 2021 Adult cerebral Toxocara canis larval infections are rare. Humans are infected by contacting soil that contains infectious eggs or by eating undercooked meat. We encountered a patient with cerebral T. canis infection who showed recurrent altered mentality
Jung-Ju Lee +6 more
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Entomological Communications, 2021 Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius, 1794) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) is an exotic blowfly in Brazil and it is considered one of the main species of medical-forensic importance.
Renata A. Gama +8 more
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Terapia de desbridamiento larval: una revisión sistemática
NURE Investigación, 2023 Objetivo. Analizar la evidencia disponible sobre la efectividad de la terapia larval en el tratamiento de las heridas crónicas. Método. Estudio de revisión mediante revisión sistemática.
María Alonso González +1 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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Parasites & Vectors, 2022 Background Leishmaniasis is a neglected infectious disease caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania. The disease generally manifests as characteristic skin lesions which require lengthy treatment with antimonial drugs that are often associated with ...
Jila Sherafati +2 more
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