Myiasis is defined as the infestation of live vertebrates (humans and/or animals) with
dipterous larvae. In mammals (including humans), dipterous larvae can feed on the host's …

The variety of wound types has resulted in a wide range of wound dressings with new
products frequently introduced to target different aspects of the wound healing process. The …

Appropriate wound dressing selection is guided by an understanding of wound dressing
properties and an ability to match the level of drainage and depth of a wound. Wounds …

In this overview, some of the more significant recent developments in bioengineering natural
products from insects with use or potential use in modern medicine are described, as well as …

Medicinal maggots are believed to have three major mechanisms of action on wounds,
brought about chemically and through physical contact: debridement (cleaning of debris) …

In recent years, oxidative stress and free radicals have been implicated in impaired wound
healing. Ocimum sanctum (O. sanctum), a plant widely used in Ayurveda, possesses anti …

The process of successful wound healing depends on effective debridement and infection
control. One method of wound debridement, known since antiquity, is based on the use of fly …

The larvae of the common green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata) produce antibacterial secretions
that have a therapeutic effect on chronic and nonhealing wounds. Recent developments in …

Honey has been considered as a remedy in wound healing since ancient times. However,
as yet, there are inadequate supportive robust randomized trials and experimental data to …

Background Maggot therapy, utilizing the larvae of Lucilia sericata, has been reported to
reduce the bacterial load within wounds and also to enhance wound healing. Maggot …