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Acetic acid treatment of pseudomonal wound infections--a review

B S Nagoba1, S P Selkar, B J Wadher

  • 1MIMSR Medical College, Latur, India.

Journal of Infection and Public Health
|September 4, 2013
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Acetic acid offers a potential alternative to traditional antiseptics for managing Pseudomonas aeruginosa wound infections. This review explores organic acids, like acetic acid, for wound healing and controlling infections, especially with rising antibiotic resistance.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Wound Healing Research
  • Antiseptic Efficacy

Background:

  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa frequently causes burn and soft tissue infections.
  • Antiseptic management is crucial for controlling wound infections.
  • Concerns exist regarding the cytotoxicity of common antiseptics on wound healing cells.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review organic acids as potential substitutes for conventional antiseptics in treating P. aeruginosa wound infections.
  • To specifically examine acetic acid's role in wound healing and infection control.
  • To address the challenge of increasing antibiotic resistance in P. aeruginosa.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of experimental data on antiseptic agents.
  • Analysis of organic acids used as alternatives to antiseptics.
  • Focus on acetic acid and its impact on wound healing processes.

Main Results:

  • Common antiseptics may exhibit toxicity to wound healing cells.
  • Organic acids are explored as alternatives for managing pseudomonal infections.
  • Acetic acid shows promise as a topical agent for wound care.

Conclusions:

  • Acetic acid is a viable alternative for P. aeruginosa infections, particularly multi-drug resistant strains.
  • The value of topical agents like acetic acid is significant amidst growing antibiotic resistance concerns.
  • Further consideration of acetic acid in wound management is warranted.
Keywords:
Acetic acid treatmentAntisepticsPseudomonal woundsWound healing

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