Effect of poly-hexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride (PHMB) treated non-sterile medical gloves upon the transmission of Streptococcus pyogenes, carbapenem-resistant E. coli, MRSA and Klebsiella pneumoniae from contact surfaces [PDF]
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2017 Background Reduction of accidental contamination of the near-patient environment has potential to reduce acquisition of healthcare-associated infection(s).
S. Ali, A.P.R. Wilson
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Antiseptic Chitosan-Poly(hexamethylene) Biguanide Hydrogel for the Treatment of Infectious Wounds [PDF]
Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 2023 Topical wound infections create the ideal conditions for microbial colonization and growth in terms of moisture, temperature, and nutrients. When they are not protected, numerous types of bacteria from the internal microbiota and the external environment
Irine Rose Antony +5 more
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Study on the Development of Antiviral Spandex Fabric Coated with Poly(hexamethylene biguanide) Hydrochloride (PHMB). [PDF]
Polymers (Basel), 2021 The spread of COVID-19 has brought about huge losses around the world. This study aims to investigate the applicability of PHMB used for developing antiviral spandex clothing against coronavirus.
Wang W, Yim SL, Wong CH, Kan CW.
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Porous Poly(Hexamethylene Biguanide) Hydrochloride Loaded Silk Fibroin Sponges with Antibacterial Function. [PDF]
Materials (Basel), 2020 In order to endue silk fibroin (SF) sponges with antibacterial function, positively charged poly(hexamethylene biguanide) hydrochloride (PHMB) was incorporated in SF through electrostatic interaction and by freeze-drying technique.
Liang A +5 more
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Sterilized Polyhexanide-Releasing Chitosan Membranes with Potential for Use in Antimicrobial Wound Dressings [PDF]
Membranes, 2023 Wound infection is a common complication of chronic wounds. It can impair healing, which may not occur without external help. Antimicrobial dressings (AMDs) are a type of external help to infected chronic wounds.
Luís M. Vaz +3 more
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Materials Research Express, 2022 The presented work describes the effect of poly(hexamethylene biguanide) salicylate (PHMB-SA) ionic liquid on the properties of poly(vinyl alcohol) film. The ionic liquid synthetized is used as an antimicrobial agent. The ionic liquid consist of the poly(
Anna Słubik +3 more
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Polyhexanide-Releasing Membranes for Antimicrobial Wound Dressings: A Critical Review [PDF]
Membranes, 2022 The prevalence of chronic, non-healing skin wounds in the general population, most notably diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers and pressure ulcers, is approximately 2% and is expected to increase, driven mostly by the aging population and the steady ...
António Jorge Guiomar, Ana M. Urbano
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Antiviral and Antibacterial 3D-Printed Products Functionalised with Poly(hexamethylene biguanide). [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Infection prevention and public health are a vital concern worldwide, especially during pandemics such as COVID-19 and seasonal influenza. Frequent manual disinfection and use of chemical spray coatings at public facilities are the typical measures taken
Luk AMY +8 more
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In vitro response of THP-1 derived macrophages to antimicrobially effective PHMB-coated Ti6Al4V alloy implant material with and without contamination with S. epidermidis and P. aeruginosa [PDF]
Biomaterials Research, 2022 Aim Periprosthetic joint infections are a devastating complication after arthroplasty, leading to rejection of the prosthesis. The prevention of septic loosening may be possible by an antimicrobial coating of the implant surface.
Paula Zwicker +5 more
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Study of epigenetic properties of Poly(HexaMethylene Biguanide) hydrochloride (PHMB). [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2014 Poly(HexaMethylene Biguanide) hydrochloride (PHMB) CAS No. [32289-58-0] is a particularly effective member of the biguanides antiseptic chemical group, and has been in use since the early fifties in numerous applications.
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