Fig. 1
From: An optimized mouse model of Staphylococcus aureus infected diabetic ulcers
Illustration of the protocol of full-thickness excisional wounding, infection and dressing: A creation of two symmetrical full-thickness wounds using a punch biopsy; B splinted wounds with silicone rings secured with cyanoacrylate glue and four interrupted sutures; C wound’s infection with S. aureus-inoculated polycarbonate membranes; D wound’s covering with self-adhering bandage; E representative photo of biofilm covering the wound 2 dpi; F wound dressing with a sterile transparent semi-occlusive dressing followed by an elastic bandage, after polycarbonate membranes removal