Biofilm and Infected Wounds

Biofilm: Colonies of multiphenotype, free-floating bacteria that secrete a polysaccharide matrix that protects the bacteria from immune response and antibiotics. Chronic wounds: Wounds that stall i...

Before the discovery of penicillin in 1928, silver was the primary antimicrobial agent available. Now, as antibiotic resistance plagues the health care field, silver has new value for wound care. Addi...

by Martha Kelso, RN, HBOT Editor's note:This blog post is part of the WoundSource Trending Topics series, bringing you insight into the latest clinical issues and advancement in wound management, w...

by the WoundSource Editors The human skin microbiome is incredibly diverse and can contain up to one billion microorganisms on a single square centimeter, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and a...

By Michel H.E. Hermans, MD A recent article in Mayo Clinic's Proceedings studies contamination of stethoscopes. After a standardized physical examination, several parts of the physicians' hand were...

It is estimated that between 2% and 6% of the global population currently live with wounds, a figure that is expected to increase as more people age. The cost of wound care in the United States is app...

By Bruce E. Ruben MD Part 1 in a series on infection management What is an Infection? The world of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites has a long and storied place in the human condition. Wa...

by the WoundSource Editors Wound infection is a complex process that can be affected by a variety of factors, some of which inhibit the ability to heal. The first stage of healing, the inflammatory...

Of all the types of chronic wounds in lower extremities, venous leg ulcers are the most common, and they account for up to 70% of lower leg ulcers. Infection is a common complication in these wounds, ...