Evaluation of copper alloys for reducing infection by methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin resistant Enterococcus faecium in intensive care unit and in vitro
Background/Aims Multi-drug resistant pathogens are increasing among healthcare-associated infections. It is well known that copper and copper alloys have antimicrobial activity. We evaluated the activity of copper against bacteria in a hospital setting in Korea. Methods This study was conducted in a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Korean Association of Internal Medicine
2021-09-01
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| Series: | The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.kjim.org/upload/pdf/kjim-2020-643.pdf |