Apple script to replace content in specific folders with folder names in csv

Can anyone please help me with this scenario... It would greatly be appreciated!
1. I have a list in csv containing 3 columns: Column 1 = Folder name • Column 2 = Entry A • Column 3 = Entry B
2. I have 100 folders named the same as Column 1. in each folder there is different files.
This is what I need.
I need the script to to find the folder based upon column 1.
Then the script should search for place holder named "Entry A" and replace it's contents with data from Column 2. There are several files with in the folder that contain place holder "Entry A" so it should replace it all but must remain with in that folder.
Then same for column 3 find place holder named Entry B and replace.
Then it should save all files.
Any help is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

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