
Using Copper to Fight Microorganisms
The manuscript reviews the biocidal mechanisms of copper and its current uses in the fight against transmission of health-associated (nosocomial) pathogens, foodborne diseases, dust mites loads and fungal and wound infections. The manuscript also discusses possible future applications
such as filtration devices capable of deactivating contaminated blood products and breastmilk.
Keywords: Acaricidal; Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1; Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; antiviral; biocide; copper; fungicide; nosocomial infections; personal protective equipment; wound healing
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: July 1, 2012
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