Non-antibiotic approach can help deal with non-healing necrotic skin and soft tissue wounds
FDA clears Lucilia cuprina larvae (Medifly Maggots) as medical debridement product—first species of its kind for non-healing chronic wounds affecting 1-2% of population. Non-antibiotic therapy reduces amputation risk, expanding biotech alternatives to antibiotics in wound care.
— Non-antibiotic approach can help deal with non-healing necrotic skin and soft tissue wounds
by Ian Ingram, Managing Editor, MedPage Today
June 15, 2026
• 2 min read
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