Evaluation of E. coli inhibition by plain and polymer-coated silver nanoparticles
ABSTRACT Escherichia coli causes various ailments such as septicemia, enteritis, foodborne illnesses, and urinary tract infections which are of concern in the public health field due to antibiotic resistance. Silver nanoparticles (AgNP) are known for their biocompatibility and antibacterial activity...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universidade de São Paulo
2018-04-01
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Series: | Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0036-46652018005000209&lng=en&tlng=en |