The invisible barrier to healing
Not all wounds heal as expected1
1. Individual planktonic bacteria attach to the wound surface
2. The bacteria colonise the wound surface and form a colony (biofilm)
3. The biofilm increases in size and triggers subclinical signs of infection in the host
4. The biofilm has matured
Big losses can start from small misses
In a disease with many challenging variables to control, small misses can be devastating. Improving our understanding of diabetic foot ulcers will enhance prevention and management strategies for DFUs.
What if you could say NO to biofilm?
Tackling biofilms as part of infection management is challenging. Nitric Oxide (NO)'s specific properties make it a promising antimicrobial agent, to help support wound healing.
