The Effects of Dry, Humid and Wear Conditions on the Antimicrobial Efficiency of Triclosan-Containing Surfaces

The Effects of Dry, Humid and Wear Conditions on the Antimicrobial Efficiency of Triclosan-Containing Surfaces

This study evaluated the effects of triclosan-containing polyester surfaces under various conditions at concentrations of between 400 ppm and 850 ppm. <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> was chosen for the tests because it rapidly develops resistance to many antimicrobial agents. The results sh...

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Main Authors: Abel Guillermo Ríos-Castillo, Carolina Ripolles-Avila, José Juan Rodríguez-Jerez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>
triclosan
surfaces
antimicrobial activity
bacterial inhibition
epifluorescence microscopy
humidity
dryness
wear condition
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/9/8/1717

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