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24 January 2025

Wound infection occurs when microorganisms invade a wound and proliferate to a level that triggers a local or systemic response in the host.1 When the skin's protective barrier is breached, bacteria can enter and disrupt the wound healing process. The increased presence of bacteria leads to a persistent inflammatory state, as white blood cells continuously attempt to remove the microorganisms.1 This process can overwhelm the host's immune response, compromising the wound's cellular balance by competing for oxygen and nutrients and creating a barrier to healing. 

This microlearn provides an overview of wound infections and addresses common risk factors, clinical diagnosis of infection, and management strategies to put infected wounds on a healing trajectory.  

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Get answers to your frequently asked questions related to accredited CME/CE activities from Wound Care Today USA.

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Here you can see the resources available to help you to learn all about these communities of microorganisms that are present in the majority of non-healing wounds. Find out how to recognize when biofilm may be the cause of delayed healing, and how to carry out biofilm-based wound care to eliminate the problem.

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Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are often complex and prone to delayed healing and recurrence. Understanding common factors that impact healing in VLUs and adjuctive therapies to support standard of care will promote better outcomes and a reduction in VLU recurrence. Explore this microlearn topic to learn more.

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Welcome to the debridement category. Here you can learn all about the role of debridement in wound care – what it is, why it is necessary, and the various techniques available.

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Welcome to the chronic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) category. Non-healing diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are among the costliest wounds to treat. They are also associated with significant complications including for the patient amputation and mortality.

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