Killing it: Can a Biofilm Disrupting, Antimicrobial Wound Cleanser Improve Wound Healing?
Abstract
Antibiotic-resistant infections increasingly prevalent and major concern (civilian and military). Combat wounds prone to infection; may develop hard-to-treat biofilms due to delayed treatment. A product that disrupts microbial biofilm and kills the biofilm-protected micro-organisms, while not damaging human tissue: May lead to infection mitigation. Ability of chronic wounds to progress to healing. Biofilm disruption--microbes lose their protection--systemic antibiotics/ topical antimicrobials can be effective.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 27, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1111280
Entities
People
- Valerie G. Sams
Organizations
- 59th Medical Wing