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The influence of negative pressure wound therapy on bacterial and fungal growth.
Journal of Tissue Viability 2023 July 2
BACKGROUND: The use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in superinfected wounds is controversial. The mechanism of action is unclear, but recent studies have shown lower atmospheric oxygen levels within the dressing. Therefore, different oxygen-favoring bacteria and fungi might benefit or face impaired thriving conditions. The aim of this in vitro study is to investigate the influence of NPWT on bacterial and fungal growth.
METHODS: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhimurium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans strains were cultured on concentrated agars and attached to a standard NPWT-device. After 48 hours, colonies were separately harvested from the agar and foam. Optical density (OD) was obtained in order to estimate bacterial loads.
RESULTS: For all tested microorganisms, no overall significant differences were found compared to controls. Subanalysis showed lower OD levels from the agar beneath the foam in the NPWT-group.
CONCLUSION: NPWT removed bacteria and fungi from the wound surface but accumulation is found within the foam. The use of NPWT showed no influence on bacterial or fungal growth selection. With superinfected wounds, the use of NPWT should thoroughly be evaluated as toxins and virulence factors may not fully be evacuated.
METHODS: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhimurium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans strains were cultured on concentrated agars and attached to a standard NPWT-device. After 48 hours, colonies were separately harvested from the agar and foam. Optical density (OD) was obtained in order to estimate bacterial loads.
RESULTS: For all tested microorganisms, no overall significant differences were found compared to controls. Subanalysis showed lower OD levels from the agar beneath the foam in the NPWT-group.
CONCLUSION: NPWT removed bacteria and fungi from the wound surface but accumulation is found within the foam. The use of NPWT showed no influence on bacterial or fungal growth selection. With superinfected wounds, the use of NPWT should thoroughly be evaluated as toxins and virulence factors may not fully be evacuated.
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