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arthropod succession on exposed rabbit carrion in alexandria, egypt.in 1988 and 1989, seasonal field studies on exposed rabbit carcasses were conducted in alexandria, egypt, to describe the decomposition process and arthropod succession patterns. four decomposition stages were recognized: fresh, bloated, decay, and dry. carcasses in summer and spring decayed at a much faster rate than those in fall and winter. the bloated stage in summer lasted longer than in spring because of the difference in breeding biology of the primary flies infesting carcasses in these s ...19968699450
clinical and microbiological efficacy of mdt in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.to assess the clinical and microbiological efficacy of maggot debridement therapy (mdt) in the management of diabetic foot ulcers unresponsive to conventional treatment and surgical intervention.200717987750
an accidental but safe and effective use of lucilia cuprina (diptera: calliphoridae) in maggot debridement therapy in alexandria, egypt.the calliphorid fly, lucilia cuprina (wiedemann), is known to cause serious malign myiasis in animals, whereas its sibling species lucilia sericata (meigen) is commonly a carrion breeder and is used in maggot debridement therapy (mdt). the current study reports an accidental involvement of l. cuprina in mdt in alexandria, egypt, that has proved to be safe and effective. in november 2008, the laboratory colonies of l. sericata (the species regularly used in mdt) at the faculty of science, alexand ...201020496600
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