Chronic Wound Microbiota and Biofilms Quiz

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.

According to James et al., biofilms were identified in 60% of chronic wounds.

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%.

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<p>Light and scanning electron microscopy techniques were used to identify biofilms in chronic wounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers