Maggot therapy-related zoonotic diseases and modern larval therapy solutions to ensure safety

Larva therapy or maggot therapy is a new treatment used mainly for some skin diseases such as diabetic wounds and skin tumors. The use of larval therapy can improve the success and speed of wound healing. In this treatment, fly larvae are used for the treatment process. In the past, diseases such as tetanus and erysipelas have been seen in larval therapy. New methods of producing sterile larvae have significantly reduced the risk of these diseases in patients. Microbial control of larvae produced prior to wound placement can be a very effective method of immunizing larval therapy. Despite the possibility of various diseases due to larval therapy, with proper quality control and microbial program, the infection can be minimized. Several methods have been introduced for sterilizing larvae. The use of disinfectants in the egg stage can reduce the possibility of microorganisms in the larvae used.