Title of article :
Maggot Debridement Therapy (MDT) for Treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Wound using Lucilia serricata Larvae in Iran: Case Reports
Author/Authors :
Nasiri ، Asghar Student Research Committee - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Jahanifard ، Elham Dept. of Medical Entomology and Vector Control - School of Public Health - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Sharififard ، Mona Dept. of Medical Entomology and Vector Control - School of Public Health - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Arjmand ، Reza Dept. of Medical Parasitology - School of Medicine - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Rasai ، Sima Dept. of Dermatology - School of Medicine - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Haeri ، Tahmaseb Health Center of Andimeshk County - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Leishmaniasis is a worldwide vector-borne disease. The Cutaneous form of this disease leaves chronic wounds on the patient s skin. The purpose of this study was to treat cutaneous leishmaniasis woundsusing Lucilia serricata larvae. Leishman’s body was confirmed and Leishmania major was identified using PCR test in the samples of three patients in health center of Andimeshk County, southwest Iran during 2019-2020. The patients signed an informed consent form to receive maggot therapy. Five to ten sterile 1st instar larva of L. serricata per cm^2 wound were inserted directly on the wounds in 48-hours intervals and bandaged with sterile saline gauze. Cutaneous leishmaniasis wounds were free of purulent secretion within 9-12 days. After 30- 45 days of treatment; the wounds were healed entirely without leaving scar tissues. The results showed larvae of L. sericata can significantly improve wound healing rate but it is recommended to evaluate this biotherapy method in more patients.
Keywords :
Maggot , Biotherapy , Cutaneous Leishmanisis
Journal title :
Journal of Advances in Medical and Biomedical Research
Journal title :
Journal of Advances in Medical and Biomedical Research
