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If you caught cancer or a heart attack, is it okay to use use leeches to attach to your skin to remove the infection?
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No: Neither entity is caught. Neither is benefitted by leeches.
Answered 5/25/2013
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No: Leeches will drain blood, but do not treat infection, heart disease, or cancer.
Answered 3/25/2013
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