Biofilms in Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Impact, Risk Factors and Control Strategies

Biofilms in Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Impact, Risk Factors and Control Strategies

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a serious complication from diabetes <i>mellitus</i>, with a huge economic, social and psychological impact on the patients’ life. One of the main reasons why DFUs are so difficult to heal is related to the presence of biofilms. Biofilms promote wound infl...

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Main Authors: Ana C. Afonso, Diana Oliveira, Maria José Saavedra, Anabela Borges, Manuel Simões
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
biofilms
chronic wounds
combination therapy
multidrug resistance
pathophysiology
polymicrobial aetiology
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/15/8278

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