Wound Bacterial-Contaminated

The wound is bacterially contaminated

A bacterially contaminated wound is a wound into which microorganisms have been introduced that do not cause pathological changes in the wound process and do not aggravate its normal course.

Microorganisms introduced into a wound can be either pathogenic (causing diseases) or opportunistic, i.e. causing pathological changes only under certain conditions.

If a wound is contaminated with bacteria, it must be treated to remove all excess microorganisms and prevent the development of infection. For this, various antiseptics, ointments, sprays and other drugs are used.

However, if pathogenic microorganisms have been introduced into the wound, it is necessary to treat with antibiotics or other drugs to prevent the development of the disease.

In any case, if signs of bacterial contamination of the wound appear, you should consult a doctor for diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

The development of surgical intervention has significantly increased the survival rate of patients with wounds, but the opening of a purulent wound in 5% of operated patients is complicated by the appearance of symptoms of infection. A clinical picture appears in which the development of a microbial-inflammatory reaction and bacterial contamination of the wound with a focus of necrosis and melting of the affected tissues occurs. There is an active inflammatory process, characterized by the phenomenon of acute local purulent inflammation or a mixed type of course. Wound infection is the main factor for the formation of purulent foci in wounds with characteristic symptoms. Inside the wound, four zones are distinguished: central - necrotic, the boundaries of which are determined by the level of vascular damage. In the center is dead tissue soaked in blood and pus.