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Can leeches be used for treating superficial vein thrombosis?(placing the leech on the vein where theres a clot and allowing it to suck blood)..?
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NO: If the blood is clotted, the leech won't be able to suck the blood. Interesting idea though.
Answered 5/16/2016
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