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Criteria for using bacterial fluorescence imaging.
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Suspected soft tissue infection (e.g., presence of 2 or more symptoms according to IWGDF criteria [9])
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Non-healing or static wound (e.g., >4 weeks duration)
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Wound deterioration
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Sampling for microbiology
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Monitoring progress following application of a particular dressing or commencement of antibiotics.
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Monitoring progress and comparing images with those taken at a previous consultation following application of a particular antimicrobial dressing or commencement of antibiotic therapy.