title: Maggot Debridement Therapy: Advancing to the Past in Wound Care.
abstract: Maggot debridement therapy (MDT) is experiencing resurgence as an effective alternative to conventional mechanical debridement in nonhealing wounds, especially those with antibiotic-resistant organisms. MDT has antibiotic, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. Military use is on the rise.
authors: Kelsey
authors: K
authors: Klaus
authors: Cynthia
authors: C
authors: Steinwedel
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods*; D004175:Diptera; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D006801:Humans; D007814:Larva; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing