MDT is the medical use of MediFly maggots reared and medically sterilised for the treatment and cleaning of a wide variety of non-healing wounds as well as soft tissue wounds such as ulcers and bed sores. MediFly MDT is a safe and successful form of treatment for necrotic wounds. There are obvious benefits for patients like: reduced risk of amputation,...

(more...)

1. Any Chronic ulcer, for example: pressure sores, Diabetic foot ulcers, Venous, Ischemic, Malignant, Burns If the wound contains devitalized tissue then MDT can be considered dependent upon location, offloading and maintenance of dressing. 2. MRSA – Lucillia cuprina are able to quickly and effectively ingest MRSA and other superbugs now commonly...

(more...)

1. Pseudomonas infections – maggots are unable to penetrate the Quorum sensing mechanism to which these pathogens manufacture. 2. Wounds that contain fistulae, or connect with vital organs 3. Osteomyelitis – maggots are able to ingest osteomyelitis and therefore can be used but you must be aware of the extent of OM present within the wound prior...

(more...)

Can MediFly maggots be administered at home? Yes this is a dressing and therefore can be applied and removed by a trained professional in the home setting.  Patients will have to be compliant and adhere closely to the clinicians’ advice to avoid any complications, for example off loading the area appropriately.  For more information about MediFly...

(more...)

1. Clinical references and Case Studies Maggots ‘n’ chips: a novel approach to the treatment of diabetic ulcers Clinical research on the bio-debridement effect of maggot therapy for treatment of chronically infected lesions Biosurgery supports granulation and debridement in chronic wounds – clinical data and remittance spectroscopy...

(more...)