Surface modifications for antimicrobial effects in the healthcare setting: a critical overview

The spread of infections in healthcare environments is a persistent and growing problem in most countries, aggravated by the development of microbial resistance to antibiotics and disinfectants. In addition to indwelling medical devices (e.g. implants, catheters), such infections may also result fro...

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Main Author: Adlhart, Christian (author)
Other Authors: Verran, J. (author), Azevedo, N. F. (author), Olmez, H. (author), Keinanen-Toivola, Minna (author), Gouveia, Isabel C. (author), Melo, L. F. (author), Crijns, F. (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2019
Subjects:
Cross Infection
Disease Transmission
Disinfectants
Humans
Environmental Microbiology
Health Facilities
Surface Properties
Infectious
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.6/7490
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:ubibliorum.ubi.pt:10400.6/7490

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.6/7490

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