Use Maggots to Clean Wounds, Prevent Amputation

[SandMan]

Interesting Story (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&ncid=594&e=5&cid=594&u=/nm/20030107/hl_nm/maggots_amputation_dc)

" When maggots are placed on an open wound, they secrete proteins that break down dead tissue fragments, creating a soup that the maggots ingest. Maggots also release substances that help protect the injured skin from becoming re-infected, and their crawling on the wound may also encourage the growth of new tissue. "

[SandMan]

http://entomology.unl.edu/images/blowflies/blowflymags3.jpg

[Agent Smith]

A bit morbid, but it is an interesting story. Some scientists are also using leeches again to treat certain ailments.

[builder]

I use to date that guy.:)

[PaulPanther]

Maggots ! Didn't Russell Crowe get some on his arm in Gladiator when he was taken in as a slave?

[SandMan]

yea, I think that dark skinned buddy of his put them on his wounds now that I think about it...

[SandMan]

Originally posted by builder
I use to date that guy.:)

Man of you to admit it... I'm a little worried with the smile ;)... I might would be thinking... :worried: