The role of microbial biofilms in chronic and acute wounds (original) (raw)

This article examines the impact of microbial biofilms on chronic and acute wounds, emphasizing the prevalence of sessile bacteria in comparison to planktonic bacteria. It outlines the stages of biofilm development and describes how these structures impede wound healing through chronic infection. The review also discusses the importance of effective treatment strategies, including the role of care home staff in managing biofilm-related wounds, and highlights the need for clinicians to select appropriate dressings while reinforcing that these do not heal wounds but assist in the healing process.