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Tobra 12-20-2011 07:56 AM

Those are not the same species of fly that is used.

Drdogface 12-20-2011 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Tobra (Post 6444220)
Those are not the same species of fly that is used.

I know that. Those were eradicated from the US back in the 30's. It was a huge USDA program. I was just posting that for the historical interest, if any :rolleyes: Actually the primary screw worm did not even need infected tissue to start on...it created it's own, now that I remember. The secondary is one that will start on infected tissue and progress from there. Those are not used either, of course, but are still around. Those flies can be distinguished from house flies by their blue/gold metallic look. I dunno what fly larvae are actually used medically. Again, just dusting off my brain out loud a bit.. :D

masraum 12-20-2011 09:17 AM

Now, how about some lunch!?!

Drdogface 12-20-2011 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by masraum (Post 6444363)
Now, how about some lunch!?!

Yeah, it's pretty gross stuff to the general public and to me sometimes too. Like I said, after 40 years in practice I still have trouble with it... :rolleyes:

KFC911 12-20-2011 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Aurel (Post 6443499)
So, how does one know when the maggots have done their job?...

Their term limits expire and they return home from DC?

Drdogface 12-20-2011 12:52 PM

Well, the (time for desert?) wound looks clean and fresh and does not smell like rotting flesh anymore.....or....they hatch in to flies and buzz off...http://forums.pelicanparts.com/support/smileys/puke.gif


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