Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology. 2014; 44 (1): 125-129
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-154434
ABSTRACT
In the present study, Lucilia cuprina maggots were used for the treatment of diabetic foot wounds. An artificial wound was made in diabetic foot of rabbit. The maggots were sterilized arid put directly on the wound after dressing the wound without using any antibiotics. Several cycles of maggots were put on the wound. The present results showed that the treatment of the diabetic foot was observed after 13 days. After this period the wound was completely healed and become free of microbial contamination. The new tissues were observed to close the wound
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Rabbits
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Female
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Membrane Glycoproteins
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Treatment Outcome
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Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental
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Larva
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Egypt. Soc. Parasitol.
Year:
2014
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