Clinically Addressing Biofilm in Chronic Wounds

2012261 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Christopher E. Attinger · Georgetown University

Randy Wolcott · Southwest Regional Wound Care Center

Abstract

Therapeutic options in addition to debridement are currently being evaluated to address biofilm. Using PCR to direct adjunctive therapeutic maneuvers may increase the effectiveness of addressing biofilm in a chronic wound.

Topics & Keywords

Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing Wound Healing and Treatments Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Advances in Wound Care

Volume 1, Issue 3, pp. 127-132

DOI: 10.1089/wound.2011.0333

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