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Can Worm-like Bodies At The Site Of Egg-sized Blood Blister Be Maggots?

My boyfriend suffered anot egg size blood blister four weeks ago it now is stabbed over I was putting antibiotic on it tonight because it is draining and noticed a bubbling at the site and with further examination could see very tines worm like bodies moving around the outside of the scab I tried to get him to go into the Er but he said he would wait until tomorrow I don t think the worms are maggots because they are miniscule what should I do to kill them and treat the wound until tomorrow s visit to the clinic
Wed, 16 Oct 2019
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Hell,

Tiny worm like creature can be maggots. They cannot be treated at home. You require debridement and removal by using turpentine oil at hospital.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Loveleen Sharma, General & Family Physician
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Can Worm-like Bodies At The Site Of Egg-sized Blood Blister Be Maggots?

Hell, Tiny worm like creature can be maggots. They cannot be treated at home. You require debridement and removal by using turpentine oil at hospital. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Loveleen Sharma, General & Family Physician