Efficacy of Using Probiotics with Antagonistic Activity against Pathogens of Wound Infections: An Integrative Review of Literature

The skin and its microbiota serve as physical barriers to prevent invasion of pathogens. Skin damage can be a consequence of illness, surgery, and burns. The most effective wound management strategy is to prevent infections, promote healing, and prevent excess scarring. It is well established that p...

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Main Authors: Sabina Fijan, Anita Frauwallner, Tomaž Langerholc, Bojan Krebs, Jessica A. ter Haar (née Younes), Adolf Heschl, Dušanka Mičetić Turk, Irena Rogelj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/7585486