A non‐contact device for fast screening of wound infections

Screening for wound infection relies on the expertise of the provider. Clinical diagnosis of infections based on wound swab/biopsy results often takes a few days and may not assess the full wound. There is a need for a non‐invasive tool that can quickly and accurately diagnose wound infection. Leukocyte esterase strips are used to identify various infectious diseases. However, it is not clear whether infected wounds also have elevated leukocyte...