Scientists in the United Kingdom have developed a new wound dressing that could bring the benefits of maggot therapy to patients without putting live Greenbottle fly (blowfly) larvae into non ...

While Larrey noticed their benefits, he hadn’t deliberately placed blowfly larvae on the wounds. The first documented intentional use of maggots in modern times came during the American Civil War.

The larvae of the green bottle blowfly feast on the bacteria and dead tissue in chronic wounds, cleaning out the wound and giving it more of a chance to heal. The ancient therapy of using maggots ...

While Larrey noticed their benefits, he hadn’t deliberately placed blowfly larvae on the wounds. The first documented intentional use of maggots in modern times came during the American Civil War.

Maggots aren’t high on most people’s favorite-animals list. But maggots--specifically, the larvae of the green blowfly, Phaenicia sericata--can be helpful for the very reason they horrify. By ...

Scientists in England are developing new dressings for wounds designed to mimic maggots to clean away dead tissue and promote healing. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our ...

Blowfly. Of the Calliphoridae ... cluttered spaces or areas lacking proper waste management can create an environment for maggots to develop. Open wounds and infected tissue are also appealing to ...