Biofilms and persistent wound infections in United States military trauma patients: a case–control analysis

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Authors

Kevin S. Akers · United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Katrin Mende · Brooke Army Medical Center

Kristelle A Cheatle · Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Wendy C. Zera · Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Xin Yu · Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Miriam L. Beckius · Brooke Army Medical Center

Deepak Aggarwal

Abstract

We found that biofilm production by clinical strains is significantly associated with the persistence of wound infections. However, the statistical power of the analysis was limited due to the small sample size, precluding a multivariate analysis. Further data are needed to confirm biofilm formation as a risk factor for persistent wound infections.

Topics & Keywords

Nosocomial Infections in ICU Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Burn Injury Management and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Infectious Diseases

Volume 14, Issue 1, pp. 190-190

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2334-14-190

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