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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Published in:	The Journal of hospital infection Vol. 99; no. 3; pp. 239 - 249
Main Authors:	Adlhart, C., Verran, J., Azevedo, N.F., Olmez, H., Keinänen-Toivola, M.M., Gouveia, I., Melo, L.F., Crijns, F.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Elsevier Ltd 01.07.2018
Subjects:	Antimicrobial coatings Healthcare contamination Safe-by-design Safe-by-design Healthcare contamination Antimicrobial coatings
ISSN:	0195-6701, 1532-2939, 1532-2939
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