Advances of Antimicrobial Dressings Loaded with Antimicrobial Agents in Infected Wounds

The document reviews advancements in antimicrobial wound dressings, emphasizing their potential to treat infected wounds and reduce healthcare costs. It discusses various dressing types, such as films, foams, hydrogels, and electrospun fibrous scaffolds, which protect wounds, absorb exudates, and prevent bacterial infiltration while promoting tissue regeneration. The integration of antimicrobial agents like antibiotics, nanoparticles, and natural substances enhances efficacy in combating infections. Despite progress, no single dressing possesses all ideal attributes, indicating a need for continued research. Challenges include developing dressings with antimicrobial properties, biocompatibility, and mechanical strength, with future research potentially benefiting from artificial intelligence and machine learning.