SciShow
Marvelous Medicinal Maggots
2013 • E70 May 9, 2013 10m
Although it may sound crazy, many doctors use maggots today to clean wounds of dead and infected tissue. This process, called debridement, is important for preventing the spread of infection in a world of increasing antibiotic resistance. Hank has more details on the marvelous maggot in today's episode of SciShow.