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AmBlue

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2. A friend had this done

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Sat Sep 30, 2023, 08:22 AM

Sep 2023

...for a serious toe infection. They were saying he could lose several toes and part of his foot because other treatments weren't working as well as necessary. In the end, he kept his tie and foot. The maggots edficiently got it cleaned out. It sounds gross but it works!

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Trial: Maggot debridement therapy for full thickness burn injuries [View all] sl8 Sep 2023 OP

This could be life changing for patients with serious burns. I wonder if it could alleviate enough Sep 2023 #1

A friend had this done AmBlue Sep 2023 #2

Squeamishness aside, people have done this for years and maggots do a fine job. flying_wahini Sep 2023 #3