Initially, the burn wound is a sterile environment. However, colonization occurs rapidly and it is dependent on depth. Deeper burns are more likely to become colonized rapidly. Sequentially, common organisms isolated from burns include:
Once the burn is colonized, then invasive infection is a possible sequel that can be limited by:
The most likely sources of contamination are:
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