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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 23, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 24, 2006
Breda Mary Cullen, Skipton, GB;
Rachael Clark, Skipton, GB;
Philip Stephens, Cardiff, GB;
Ryan Moseley, Mid-Glamorgan, GB;
Breda Mary Cullen, Skipton, GB;
Rachael Clark, Skipton, GB;
Philip Stephens, Cardiff, GB;
Ryan Moseley, Mid-Glamorgan, GB;
Abstract
An indicator device adapted give a detectable signal when the antioxidant capacity of a sample of a mammalian wound fluid exceeds a predetermined minimum level which is characteristic of an infected wound. Also provided system for use in the diagnosis and treatment of wounds comprising the inventive diagnostic device and a wound dressing comprising at least one antimicrobial agent for selective application to infected wounds. Also provided are methods of diagnosis and treatment by means of the inventive device and system.