- 60% of chronic wounds are coated in biofilm
- Biofilms prevent clearance of bacteria by antibiotics
- Biofilms alter the host immune response
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- Define the bacterial profile in healing compared to recalcitrant wounds
- Gain insights into the interaction between wound microbiome and host immune pathways
- Correlate the microbiome profile with host immune response, pain, comorbidities, and outcome
- Identify potential new therapeutic approaches
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