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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

PMID: 10082718
PMCID: PMC1115229

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Maggots are useful in treating infected or necrotic wounds

S Thomas et al. BMJ. 1999.

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

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S Thomas, A Andrews, M Jones, J Church

PMID: 10082718
PMCID: PMC1115229

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Antimicrobial resistance. Is a major threat to public health.
Wise R, Hart T, Cars O, Streulens M, Helmuth R, Huovinen P, Sprenger M. Wise R, et al. BMJ. 1998 Sep 5;317(7159):609-10. doi: 10.1136/bmj.317.7159.609. BMJ. 1998. PMID: 9727981 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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