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Copper oxide impregnated medical textiles in the fight against nosocomial infections

The antimicrobial properties of copper have been recognized for centuries1. Peer-reviewed studies first documented copper’s antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial properties in 1930, 1958, and 1970, respectively2. The effectiveness of copper surfaces in reducing nosocomial infections was initially published in 19833. In 2008 and 2012, the United States Environmental Protection Agency …

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Using Copper to Prevent and Treat Infections

Copper has a long history of use for disinfection and treating infections, dating back to ancient civilizations. As early as 2600 B.C., ancient Egyptians used copper for sterilizing wounds and drinking water. In Egyptian hieroglyphics, copper was denoted by the ankh symbol, representing endless life. One of the oldest known …

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Overview of Copper Dressings vs. Silver Dressings

Copper dressings, as opposed to silver dressings, enhance wound healing Copper, in addition to being a potent biocide (1), is one of the 11 essential trace minerals needed by human body as it is involved in many physiological processes in all human tissues (2). Copper is indispensable for many wound …

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