Biofilm and Infected Wounds

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...

There are many reasons a wound may not continue on the expected healing trajectory, but a common reason, the presence of biofilm, may be difficult to spot....

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, ...

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...

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...

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...

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...