Update on Eddie’s maggot therapy for... - The Turtle Hospital

In maggot debridement therapy, live #maggots are used on wounds to promote healing and fight infection. They consume dead tissue and bacteria, while leaving healthy tissue behind - commonly used on wounds that are difficult to treat with other methods including diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, and gangrene. Next time you hear the word "maggots," don't turn your nose up – they could be the key to #fasterwoundhealing - and continue to prevent limb amputations #woundtherapy | Cory Calendine,

The NHS turns to maggots to heal wounds as ‘antibiotic resistance’ rises

🧀Forbidden Cheese - Casu Marzu, Also known as „maggot cheese”, it is a traditional Sardinian cheese that is famous for its unique production process.🧀It is made from sheep’s milk and left to ferment with help of cheese flies that lay their eggs in the cheese. When the eggs hatch, the worms bite through the cheese, creating a soft and creamy texture.🧀However, the traditional process of making casu marzu cheese is still preserved in Sardinia, where it is considered a cultural heritage. The chee