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The Wound Microbiome: Modern Approaches to Examining the Role of Microorganisms in Impaired Chronic Wound Healing

Year: 2013

Type: review

Abstract: Longitudinal studies employing serial sampling are needed to appreciate the role of the dynamic microbial community in chronic wound healing. The value of clinical metadata needs to be examined as potential biomarkers of problematic microbiota and wound outcomes. Lastly, better characterization and understanding of wound microbiomes will open avenues for improved diagnostic and therapeutic tools for the nonhealing wound.

Source: Advances in Wound Care

DOI: 10.1089/wound.2012.0397

Authors: Ana M. Misic, Sue E. Gardner, Elizabeth A. Grice

Institutions: University of Pennsylvania, University of Iowa

Language: English

Topic: Wound Healing and Treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases