Significance: Biofilms have been implicated in a variety of wound complications. Recent
Advances: Research has confirmed that biofilms form in wounds of patients experiencing …

The bubbling community of microorganisms, consisting of diverse colonies encased in a self-
produced protective matrix and playing an essential role in the persistence of infection and …

How can a better understanding of wound biofilms change your clinical practice? And what
is the likely impact on clinical outcomes? At this year's JWC lecture, sponsored by sorbion …

Chronic wounds and the medical biofilm paradigm | Journal of Wound Care MAG Online
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Our understanding of the factors that delay wound healing continues to improve through
advances in research into the microenvironment. There is now strong evidence that biofilm …

The presence of bio lm remains a challenging factor that contributes to the delayed healing
of many chronic wounds. The major threat of chronic wound bio lms is their substantial …

Significance: Microorganisms can exist both in the planktonic and biofilm state. Each
phenotypic state has a role to play in delaying healing and causing infections of both acute …

Significance: The presence of a “pathogenic” or “highly virulent” biofilm is a fundamental risk
factor that prevents a chronic wound from healing and increases the risk of the wound …

Bjarnsholt et al, 2008; Malone et al, 2017a). Unlike planktonic counterparts, microorganisms
in biofilm phenotypes demonstrate a remarkable tolerance to many forms of treatments. This …

Recognition of the existence of biofilm in chronic wounds is increasing among wound care
practitioners, and a growing body of evidence indicates that biofilm contributes significantly …