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Biofilm and Infected Wounds

Unveiling Fungal Biofilms in Chronic Wounds: More than Just Bacteria

December 20, 2023
As a physical barrier, the skin is teeming with various microorganisms that form the microbiome, such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses. The clinical understanding of the chronic wound microbiome contin...

Venous Leg Ulcers and Infection

January 24, 2020
The venous leg ulcer (VLU) is the most common type of chronic leg wound, and it can be challenging to manage. VLUs account for up to 90% of all chronic leg ulcers. Proper diagnosis and treatment plann...

Vibrio vulnificus: What Are the Risks

September 15, 2023
On September 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory regarding the pathogen Vibrio vulnificus. V. vulnificus is a rare but aggressive species of Vibrio bacteri...

Washing Our Hands of Healthcare-Acquired Infections

May 8, 2014
By Bruce E. Ruben MD According to the American Hospital Association, over 36 million patients are admitted to hospitals every year. Presumably, these patients go to hospitals to get well, but one i...

What Are Biofilms?

January 1, 2018
by the WoundSource Editors Identifying and managing biofilms have become two of the most important aspects of wound care. Biofilms can have a significant impact on wound healing, by contributing to...

What Are MMPs?

July 22, 2021
As scientists and researchers have delved deeper into the causes of wounds and wound chronicity, matrix metalloproteinases, or MMPs, have come into sharper focus. MMPs are not just present in chronic ...

What Are Superabsorbent Dressings?

May 27, 2022
Moist wound healing is the current cost-effective, evidence-based modality to achieve faster wound healing rates and decreased pain and infection. As part of the wound healing process, acute wounds pr...

What Is Antifungal Cream?

June 25, 2020
Antifungal cream is a broad term used to describe a range of products containing antifungal agents that are topically applied to the skin to control and manage fungal infections. These products may be...

What Is the Wound Telling You?

July 22, 2021
Wound healing can stall for a number of reasons. Wounds that have not healed or significantly reduced in size after four to six weeks are considered chronic. They are characterized by a multitude of i...
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