Infections following the application of leeches: two case reports and review of the literature
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Since the 1980s, leeches have been ingeniously used in the management of venous flap congestion. The presence of anticoagulative substances in their saliva improves the blood drainage. Their digestive tract contains several bacteri...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/6/1/364 |