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Are there active antibacterial substances in a leeches body fluids?
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EEEWWWWWWwwww Leech: Leeches are an effective tool when there is an injury or procedure that results in venous congestion. The leeches ) can be applied to decongest an edematous area due to venous congestion, thus allowing for a better healing. They do carry bacteria as medicinal leeches are not sterile. Aeromonas can be found and is treated prophylactically with a flouroquinolone antibiotic.
Answered 5/13/2014
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