11th Global Medical Microbiology Summit & Expo
Researchers from Washington State University and the Mayo Clinic have just conducted fresh study that suggests e-bandages might be a good substitute for antibiotics in the treatment of wound infections.
In a recent mouse study, new bandages that produce hydrogen peroxide and have electrical and chemical capabilities, or “e-bandages,” reduced the amount of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) biofilm germs in the wound by 99 percent following two days of treatment
In people with wound injuries, typical management includes cleaning the wound using various solutions – including hydrogen peroxide, applying antiseptic creams or ointments, and at times, administering antibiotics. If wounds do not heal, they may progress to a chronic wound stage which can be especially tough to manage
Research has demonstrated that biofilms are frequently present in chronic wounds (communities of microorganisms living together attaching to surfaces). Even with prolonged antibiotic treatment, the bacteria present in such biofilms might survive and resist the effects of the medication, making them challenging to eradicate. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria may evolve as a result of repeated antibiotic use. The presence of biofilms in wounds also slows the healing process; individuals who are older, diabetic, or immunocompromised are more likely to have wounds that host biofilms.
Wounds are cleaned with a solution of hydrogen peroxide. Although hydrogen peroxide contains antibacterial and wound-healing characteristics, its effects are transient because hydrogen peroxide solution is chemically unstable. To treat wound infections, Dr. Raval and associates have created e-bandages that continually manufacture hydrogen peroxide.
In particular, according to Dr. Raval, “we have designed and investigated the antibacterial capabilities of a novel type of bandage that continually creates hydrogen peroxide through application of a specific negative voltage.”
11th Global Medical Microbiology Summit & Expo
Theme: Recent advancements in Medical Microbiology
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In order to develop wound MRSA biofilms, the researchers in the study intentionally injured mice and then infected them with MRSA. They then used the wearable e-bandage technology to treat infected wounds. The bacterial biofilm population was decreased by 99.9% by the e-bandages that produce hydrogen peroxide.
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