Author:
Short Bryn,Bakri Ahmed,Baz Abdullah,Williams Craig,Brown Jason,Ramage Gordon
Abstract
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe management of chronic wounds, a debilitating condition, presents a considerable challenge to healthcare professionals and a significant burden on services. When these wounds are exposed to the external environment, they are susceptible to microbial infection, which further complicates their management and worsens clinical outcomes.Recent FindingsBacteria typically exist in wounds as part of a biofilm, which is often polymicrobial in nature, alongside bacteria and fungi that are described as being more virulent and tolerant towards antimicrobials and antiseptics. Despite advancing knowledge in polymicrobial biofilm wound infections with respect to bacteria, the role of fungi is largely ignored, and their influence in chronicity and clinical management is not fully appreciated or understood.SummaryThe purpose of this review is to explore the significance of fungi within chronic wound environments and, in doing so, understand the importance of interkingdom interactions in wound management.
Funder
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Ministry of Health Malaysia
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Infectious Diseases,Microbiology (medical)
Cited by
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