Larvae therapy involves applying live maggots to an open wound to help it heal. They eat away at the dead tissue and bacteria, leaving behind healthy tissue. "I also had 22 skin grafts and then ...

There are a lot of threats to Texas’ white-tailed deer population including Chronic Wasting Disease and the occasional ...

They are attracted to dead animals, garbage, and feces, and can also be found where decaying organic materials are present like in wounds. The following are possible signs that you have maggots ...

The Kerala forest department has launched a last-ditch effort to save the life of an injured elephant that has a gaping hole ...

Nicaragua’s health ministry has confirmed that 30 people have been infected by the New World screwworm ( Cochliomyia ...

Maggot debridement therapy (MDT) is an innovative treatment that utilizes the larvae of certain fly species, particularly Lucilia sericata, to promote healing in chronic wounds. This therapy has a ...

Injured elephant from Athirappilly dies at Abhayaranayam Elephant Camp despite intensive treatment, sparking debate among experts.

Veterinary doctors cleaned the wound and provided initial treatment at the site after which the injured elephant, once it ...

Udupi: In a significant crackdown on illegal animal confinement, authorities in Udupi have rescued more than 200 animals from ...

Then, in July 2022, he received a call with some horrifying news. Maggots had been discovered in a wound on his aunt's leg. "I was absolutely shocked. They said 'Well, it was very hot weather'." ...