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What is the composition of a biofilm in chronic wounds?
What is the composition of a biofilm in chronic wounds?
A biofilm in chronic wounds is a complex microbial community containing bacteria and fungi surrounded by a polymeric matrix composed of polysaccharides, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
What percentage of chronic wounds were found to have biofilms according to James et al.?
What percentage of chronic wounds were found to have biofilms according to James et al.?
According to James et al., biofilms were identified in 60% of chronic wounds.
What was the prevalence of biofilms in nonhealing human chronic wounds according to the systematic review and meta-analysis?
What was the prevalence of biofilms in nonhealing human chronic wounds according to the systematic review and meta-analysis?
The prevalence of biofilms in nonhealing human chronic wounds assessed by microscopy—associated in some cases with molecular methods—was 78.2%, varying between 60 and 100%.
What is the suspected contribution of biofilms to chronic wound pathology and impaired wound healing?
What is the suspected contribution of biofilms to chronic wound pathology and impaired wound healing?
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What microscopy techniques were used to identify biofilms in chronic wounds?
What microscopy techniques were used to identify biofilms in chronic wounds?
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