Redefining the Chronic-Wound Microbiome: Fungal Communities Are Prevalent, Dynamic, and Associated with Delayed Healing

06 Sep 2016Lindsay Kalan, Michael LoescheaBrendan P. Hodkinson, Kristopher Heilmann, Gordon Rutheld, Sue E. Gardner, Elizabeth A. Gricea,

analyses provide enhanced resolution of the mycobiome during impaired wound healing, its role in chronic disease, and impact on clinical outcomes

Cohort Study
2 effects
100 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Diabetes Lymphatic outcome
Diabetes
Lymphatic system

Wound Healing Intergumentary outcome
Minor decreased risk of Wound Healing
Intergumentary system

Moderate evidence
-25.0%

Candida (Fungus) Lymphatic outcome
Candida (Fungus)
Lymphatic system

Wound Healing Intergumentary outcome
Minor decreased risk of Wound Healing
Intergumentary system

Low evidence
-80.0%