Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8738519 | International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents | 2018 | 29 Pages |
Abstract
Although there were only low levels of microorganisms in the IV pools installed in operating rooms because of rigorous hygiene protocols, samples with copper presented lower total viable microorganisms than unfilled materials. Some results did not have statistical significance because of the low load of microorganisms; however, during at least three weeks the IV pools with copper had reduced levels of microorganisms by a statistically significant 50%. These findings show for the first time the feasibility of utilizing the antimicrobial property of copper by adding nanosized fillers to other materials in a hospital environment.
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Authors
Humberto Palza, Mauricio Nuñez, Roberto BastÃas, Katherine Delgado,