Antimicrobial properties of copper

Copper – for many centuries known for its antimicrobial properties – is increasingly being used in hospitals and other healthcare facilities worldwide as an aid to infection control and reducing healthcare associated infections. This article discusses how antimicrobial surfaces incorporating copper can assist with hospital infection control programmes and the fight against nosocomial infection.
Tim Sandle has written a new article on the antimicrobial properties of copper:

Sandle., T. (2017) Combining copper with effective hygiene, Health Estate Journal, October 2017, pp43-46

For a copy, please contact Tim Sandle

 Posted by Dr. Tim Sandle

Posted by Dr. Tim Sandle, Pharmaceutical Microbiology Resources (http://www.pharmamicroresources.com/)