Abstract
Whatever the etiology of wounds, some heal without difficulties, however in chronic wound the ultimate goal in wounds healing are to control symptoms and prevent complication like infection. The latter occurs when microorganisms of different kinds grow within damaged skin. The sign and symptoms vary according to wounds type, severity of infection and immune system, generally simple wound infection can be treated at home. However medical attention should be needed in severe wounds infection. Clinical and laboratory examination play an important role in diagnosis wounds infection. Different kinds of wounds managements are required as antibiotics, antiseptics, depressing and debridement. Hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling are the main four stages involves in wounds healing.The aims of this review are highlight the types of wounds, the microorganisms involved, causes and management, and the effective preventive procedures of wound infection.
