| Literature DB >> 16751564 |
Valérie Decraene1, Jonathan Pratten, Michael Wilson.
Abstract
Simple methods of reducing the microbial load on surfaces in hospitals are needed to reduce the risk of hospital-associated infections. Here we report on the ability of a cellulose acetate coating containing the photosensitizers toluidine blue and rose bengal to kill microbes (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Clostridium difficile, a bacteriophage, and Candida albicans) on its surface when illuminated with white light.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16751564 PMCID: PMC1489612 DOI: 10.1128/AEM.02945-05
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Appl Environ Microbiol ISSN: 0099-2240 Impact factor: 4.792