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Successful treatment of tuberculous wounds using Maggot Debridement Therapy (MDT): A case report.

Pin Zuo, Linxuan Zou, Rujia Zhou, Renbo Li, Junwei Zong, Shouyu Wang, Jian Sun

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Pin ZuoDalian NO.3 People's Hospital, Dalian, China.
Linxuan ZouDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Rujia ZhouDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Renbo LiDalian NO.3 People's Hospital, Dalian, China.
Junwei ZongDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Shouyu WangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Jian SunDalian NO.3 People's Hospital, Dalian, China.

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Abstract

Tuberculosis is a significant component of global public health issues, where the diagnosis and treatment of skeletal and soft tissue tuberculosis are particularly complex and challenging. In recent years, Maggot Debridement Therapy (MDT) as a novel wound treatment method has gained increasing attention. However, the application of MDT in the treatment of tuberculous wounds has not been thoroughly studied. The purpose of this case report is to present a case of successful treatment of a tuberculous wound with MDT and discuss the potential value of MDT in the treatment of tuberculous wounds. Our case report provides preliminary clinical data suggesting the effectiveness and safety of MDT in treating tuberculous wounds. We anticipate future research to further explore the application of MDT in the treatment of tuberculous wounds to improve the prognosis of these patients.

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Chronic woundInfectious diseaseMaggot Debridement TherapyTuberculous woundsWound healing

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PMID42222016
PMCPMC13217879

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