Current medical uses of annelids involve

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Leeches are currently used in medical treatments such as microsurgery, where their anticoagulant saliva can help prevent blood clots and promote blood flow in reattached fingers or toes. They are also used to relieve symptoms of certain conditions like osteoarthritis, where their ability to draw out excess fluid and reduce inflammation can provide pain relief. The other choices (flatworms, polychaetes, and freshwater oligochaetes) have limited or no current medical uses.

Current Medical Uses of Annelids Involve