The effect of biologically relevant compounds on the antimicrobial efficacy of Aquacel-Ag (Convatec) wound dressings.

The average zone of inhibition (mm) surrounding 1.25×1.25 cm dressing samples applied to bacterial lawns. ± SD, n = 3, * denotes a significant difference from LB agar only control (Student's t-test P<0.01). GSH, reduced glutathione; LB, Luria-Bertani; ND, Not determined (conditions do not support growth).