Leeches are still used in medicine—yes, really. Here's why.

TIL Maggots and Leeches are still extensively used in modern medicine. Maggots are used to clean necrotic flesh out of old wounds, and leeches are used to restore blood flow to areas

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Leeches are still used in medicine—yes, really. Here's why.

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The interesting world of leeches!

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