Improved detection of clinically-relevant wound bacteria using autofluorescence image-guided sampling in diabetic foot ulcers

January 27, 2020 -ABSTRACT Aim:

To compare the efficacy of standard clinical signs and symptoms (CSS) guided-Levine swabbing with autofluorescence (AF) imaging-guided swabbing to detect bacteria in diabetic foot ulcers.

Twenty-nine participants with diabetic foot ulcers were recruited between December 2014 and February 2015. Diabetic foot ulcers (n=31) were evaluated for CSS

Clinical evaluation of fluorescence imaging in positively predicting the presence of bacteria in chronic wounds at the point of care

January 27, 2020 -ABSTRACT Background:

Clinical diagnosis of infection in chronic wounds involves assessment of signs and symptoms based on visual inspection and microbiological cultures. This process is subjective and delayed culture results often prevent prompt treatment. Fluorescence imaging has recently been introduced as a new method to visualize the presence of