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. 1999 Mar 20;318(7186):807-8.

Maggots are useful in treating infected or necrotic wounds

S Thomas, A Andrews, M Jones, J Church
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Maggots are useful in treating infected or necrotic wounds

S Thomas et al. BMJ. .
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