‘Zoo poo’ could be used to treat diabetic foot ulcers

Researchers have suggested that viruses which occur naturally in animal poo could be used to treat diabetic foot ulcers (Handout/PA)

Viruses found in the poo of endangered animals could be used to treat diabetic foot ulcers, researchers have suggested.

A team from the University of Sheffield said naturally occurring viruses in the poo – known as bacteriophage or phages – could be included in dressings applied to untreatable ulcers with further research.