Biofilm reduction potential of 0.02% polyhexanide irrigation solution in several types of urethral catheters
Abstract Background Long-term use of urethral catheters is associated with high risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) and blockage. Microbial biofilms are a common cause of catheter blockage, reducing their lifetime and significantly increasing morbidity of UTIs. A 0.02% polyhexanide irrigation solu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-04-01
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Series: | BMC Urology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-021-00826-3 |