Biocide impregnated surface materials for use in clinical areas : under what conditions do they work?

The survival of microorganisms on surfaces is well documented, potentially acting as a reservoir for the dissemination of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). Antimicrobial surfaces aim to control surface bioburden and lower HCAI rates. The existing antimicrobial surface efficacy test (JIS Z 28...

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Main Author: Ojeil, Michelle
Published: Cardiff University 2014
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.611083