Written By: Ms Izabel Langlais June 24th 2023
Gangrene ... would it be caused by Clavicep Purpurea or Ergot (a fungal infection) ... or by an injury or infection or other underlying condition ... mainly due to lack of blood flow to the affected area ... or by Mycotoxins a form of alkaloids toxins produced by fungus ... can be a terrible to treat or cure ... In some cases the application of Maggots to the affected area, has prevented amputation as last resort to prevent the spread of the affected area. As per "News Medical" June 8, 2022 ... "Maggot therapy is indicated when a traumatic wound do not heal ..." because the bacteria are resistant to antibiotics and so to avoid amputation ... Maggot therapy can also be effective in the cases of diabetics ulcers, vascular ulcers, venous stasis leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers ...
Patients have recovered 4 weeks faster after Maggot therapy and needed less antibiotics day treatment ... also the "granulation" process or healing and the body repairing itself and the damaged tissues was faster in patients that had had Maggot therapy ... compare not to or amputation recovery.
See link for Medical info:
"How can Maggots save Limbs" https://www.news-medical.net/health/How-Can-Maggots-Save-Limbs.aspx