Marvelous Medicinal Maggots

Maggot therapy, once common during the American Civil War, is making a comeback due to rising antibiotic resistance. Maggots effectively clean wounds by consuming dead tissue and modulating the immune system. Despite being approved by the FDA as a medical device, maggot therapy has challenges, including patient discomfort and cost. However, it remains a valuable treatment for infections like MRSA. The therapy's effectiveness and historical use highlight its potential in modern medicine, despite initial public hesitation.

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