Persistence of nosocomial bacteria on 2 biocidal fabrics based on silver under conditions of high relative humidity (original) (raw)
2014, American Journal of Infection Control
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The study investigates the influence of high relative humidity (RH) on the persistence of nosocomial bacteria on two biocidal fabrics based on silver. It highlights that while biocidal fabrics may reduce bacterial load, their effectiveness diminishes significantly at high humidity levels (90% RH), where bacteria can survive much longer than at lower humidity (40% RH). The findings suggest a need for field tests to evaluate the practical benefits of these fabrics in clinical settings, as in vitro results do not directly correlate with real-world conditions.
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