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Marvelous Medicinal Maggots

Although it may sound crazy, many doctors use maggots today to clean wounds of dead and infected tissue. This process, called debridement, is important for preventing the spread of infection in a world of increasing antibiotic resistance. Hank has more details on the marvelous maggot in today's episode of SciShow.

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  • Originally Aired May 9, 2013
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created August 19, 2013 by
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