In vivo killing of Staphylococcus aureus by toluidine blue-mediated photosensitization in an animal model wounds

The aims of this study were to determine whether S. aureus could be killed by toluidine blue-mediated photosensitization in vivo in an animal model. Twelve Wistar rats divided into three groups (n = 12): Group I: Control Group, the wounds were made and submitted to the application of the laser witho...

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Main Authors: Paulo de Tarso Camillo de Carvalho, Filipe Abdalla dos Reis, Ana Carulina Guimarães Belchior, Baldomero Antônio Kato da Silva, Daniel Martins Pereira, Nadia Cabral Bento
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Universidade Nove de Julho 2008-01-01
Series:ConScientiae Saúde
Online Access:http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=92911724003