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FDA clears second species for maggot therapy

Updated 2026-06-17 22:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

The FDA has approved a second species of fly for use in maggot wound therapy. While the practice lacks robust data, it remains popular and offers an alternative to traditional treatments.

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Ars Technica
Maggot therapy lacks robust data, but it has fans and a fail-safe "bacon therapy."
2026-06-17 22:11 UTC
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