Survival of Bacterial Strains on Wood (<i>Quercus petraea</i>) Compared to Polycarbonate, Aluminum and Stainless Steel

Survival of Bacterial Strains on Wood (<i>Quercus petraea</i>) Compared to Polycarbonate, Aluminum and Stainless Steel

Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) remain a burden in healthcare facilities, environmental surfaces being a potential reservoir for healthcare-associated pathogens. In this context, exploration of materials with potential antimicrobial activities represents a way forward for the future. Here, we...

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Main Authors: Ju-Chi Chen, Muhammad Tanveer Munir, Florence Aviat, Didier Lepelletier, Patrice Le Pape, Laurence Dubreil, Mark Irle, Michel Federighi, Christophe Belloncle, Matthieu Eveillard, Hélène Pailhoriès
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
<i>Quercus petraea</i>
sessile oak
wood
antimicrobial materials
healthcare-associated pathogens
hospital environment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/9/11/804

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