Research Keyword: wound infection

Study on Pathogenesis of Cytospora pyri in Korla Fragrant Pear Trees (Pyrus sinkiangensis)

Researchers identified Cytospora pyri as the fungus causing a serious disease in Korla fragrant pear trees in China. The fungus can only infect trees through wounds and spreads through the tree’s tissues over several weeks. Understanding how the fungus breaks down plant cell walls using enzymes could help develop better strategies to prevent the disease and protect pear orchards.

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Biofilms and Chronic Wounds: Pathogenesis and Treatment Options

Chronic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers and burn injuries, are often complicated by bacterial and fungal biofilms—protective communities of microorganisms that resist antibiotics and delay healing. This review summarizes how biofilms form, why they are difficult to treat with standard approaches, and discusses new therapeutic strategies. While debridement and antiseptics remain important, combining them with novel treatments like bacteriophages, enzyme therapies, and nanotechnology offers better chances for healing these stubborn wounds.

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