Findings:
Copper has significant antimicrobial activity against multidrug-resistant nosocomial Gram-negative pathogens.
Antimicrobial activity of copper surfaces against carbapenemase-producing contemporary Gram-negative clinical isolates
Tag: antimicrobial
Antimicrobial Properties of Selected Copper Alloys on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli in Different Simulations of Environmental Conditions: With vs. without Organic Contamination
Findings:
This study confirmed the bactericidal or bacteriostatic properties of the copper alloys tested, in both variants of the experiment: with vs. without organic contamination. The use in hospitals of equipment made of copper alloys should help to prevent the spread of pathogenic micro-organisms
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Metallic Copper as an Antimicrobial Surface
Findings:
The antimicrobial properties of copper surfaces have now been firmly established. Hospital trials have shown a reduction in bacterial counts, indicating that copper surfaces are a promising additional tool alongside other hygienic measures to curb the number and severity of hospital-acquired infections.
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Use of copper cast alloys to control Escherichia coli O157 cross-contamination during food processing
Findings:
The study demonstrated the antimicrobial properties of cast copper alloys with regard to E. coli O157, and consequently these alloys have the potential to aid in food safety. For example, the survival of E. coli O157 in high-copper alloy C87300 was significantly reduced, with complete kill of 107 cells achieved after 75 min without beef extract and in 90 min even with the beef juice.
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