An audit to determine the clinical effectiveness of a pathway for managing wound infection [PDF]
, 2015 Prevention of wound infection is a key objective in the planning of care for patients with wounds. The potential for wound infection, particularly in chronic wounds that are heavily contaminated with bacteria, can be high (Bowler et al, 2001).
Grothier, Lorraine, Stephenson, John
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Ecotoxicity of polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride (PHMB) in the neotropical snail Biomphalaria glabrata (Say, 1818) [PDF]
Anais da Academia Brasileira de CiênciasThe polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride (PHMB) is a sanitizer with a broad range of potential applications. Nevertheless, the ecotoxicity of PHMB to gastropod snails remains scarce.
WALLACE N. DE JESUS +5 more
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Benefit of polyhexamethylene biguanide in Fusarium keratitis.
Ophthalmic research, 2013 To report a series of 3 patients with soft contact lens-related Fusarium keratitis. Two of them were treated with the antiamoebic polyhexamethylene biguanide 0.02% (PHMB) in combination with antifungal drugs, and 1 patient was treated with PHMB as sole antifungal regimen.Chart review of 3 patients treated with PHMB in Fusarium keratitis.
W, Behrens-Baumann +7 more
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Reclamation of plant wastes (straw) and obtaining (nano) chips with bactericidal properties based on them [PDF]
, 2015 Rape, camelina, wheat and Jerusalem artichoke vegetable wastes (straw) as annually renewable raw materials were processed into activated carbons, which were modified with silver nanoparticles for carbonaceous sorbents to acquire specific properties ...
Busev, Sergey Alekseevich +4 more
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Azole Antifungal Agents To Treat the Human Pathogens Acanthamoeba castellanii and Acanthamoeba polyphaga through Inhibition of Sterol 14α-Demethylase (CYP51) [PDF]
, 2015 Herein, we have investigated the amebicidal activities of the pharmaceutical triazole CYP51 inhibitors fluconazole, itraconazole, and voriconazole against Acanthamoeba castellanii and Acanthamoeba polyphaga and assess their potential as therapeutic ...
Andrew G. S. Warrilow +7 more
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Comparative analysis of Salmonella susceptibility and tolerance to the biocide chlorhexidine identifies a complex cellular defense network [PDF]
, 2014 peer-reviewedChlorhexidine is one of the most widely used biocides in health and agricultural settings as well as in the modern food industry. It is a cationic biocide of the biguanide class. Details of its mechanism of action are largely unknown.
Aine eSheridan +13 more
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Small StructuresBacterial keratitis induced by multidrug‐resistant (MDR) bacteria is a formidable challenge, posing a significant threat to public vision. The compromised therapeutic efficiency against MDR bacteria and the risk of bacterial evolution due to excessive ...
Wenjie Fan +8 more
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PharmaceuticsBackground: Synthetic vascular scaffolds often exhibit limited mechanical performance and low hydrophilicity, which compromise early vascular integration and increase susceptibility to bacterial colonization.
Monique M. Munhoz +8 more
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Preparation and Antimicrobial Activity of a Film-Forming Polyhexamethylene Biguanide Teat Disinfectant. [PDF]
Int J Mol Sci, 2023 Lu Y +6 more
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Bactericidal effects of polyhexamethylene biguanide against intracellular Staphylococcus aureus EMRSA-15 and USA 300 [PDF]
, 2016 Firdessa, R, Good, L, Kamaruzzaman, N F
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