Making a meal of MRSA - the role of biosurgery in hospital-acquired infection

被引：34

作者：

Beasley, WD ^{[1
]}

Hirst, G ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Singleton Hosp, Dept Colorectal Surg, Swansea SA2 8QA, W Glam, Wales

来源：

JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION | 2004年 / 56卷 / 01期

关键词：

biosurgery; maggots; larval therapy; MRSA; HAI; chronic wounds; pressure sores;

D O I：

10.1016/j.jhin.2003.09.002

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

Fly larvae have been used by many different cultures for treating wounds throughout history. Recently, their therapeutic actions have been scientifically defined. This article reviews the history of biosurgery and the most recent research, which demonstrates the therapeutic action of larvae and particularly their anti-MRSA properties. (C) 2003 The Hospital Infection Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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