Microbiology of Wounds

Discussing the interaction of bacterial microorganisms, the pathophysiology of at-risk patients, and their combined influence on wound healing, this crucial text discusses the microbiology and biology of human wounds in relation to infection and the biology of the non-healing wound. It presents scientific and clinical information regarding chronic and acute wounds, and discusses inflammation, epithelialization, granulation tissue, and tissue remodeling. It also details techniques for managing chronic and acute wound bioburden and covers the mode of action and efficacy of anti-infectives used in treating wounds.

It is not the presence of microorganisms, but their interaction with patients that determines their influence on wound healing. Documenting this critical but often ignored aspect of the treatment process, Microbiology of Wounds discusses the microbiology and biology of human wounds in relation to infection and non-healing.

Gain the Necessary Scientific and Clinical Knowledge Pertaining to Chronic and Acute Wounds
The practice of wound healing is dynamic, infinitely complex, nonlinear, and prodigiously individualized to the patient. When one considers the myriad host variables that contribute to the disease state, understanding the intricacies of chronic wounds becomes even more difficult. This book presents the necessary scientific and clinical data pertaining to chronic and acute wounds, and discusses inflammation, epithelialization, granulation tissue, and tissue remodeling. It details techniques for treating chronic and acute wounds and covers the mode of action and efficacy of anti-infectives used in treating wounds. Microbiology of Wounds answers the call for a definitive reference on chronic and acute wounds.