A review of the recent advances in antimicrobial coatings for urinary catheters.

Volume: 50, Pages: 20 - 40
Published: Mar 1, 2017
Abstract
null null More than 75% of hospital-acquired or nosocomial urinary tract infections are initiated by urinary catheters, which are used during the treatment of 15–25% of hospitalized patients. Among other purposes, urinary catheters are primarily used for draining urine after surgeries and for urinary incontinence. During catheter-associated urinary tract infections, bacteria travel up to the bladder and cause infection. A major cause of...
Paper Details
Title
A review of the recent advances in antimicrobial coatings for urinary catheters.
Published Date
Mar 1, 2017
Volume
50
Pages
20 - 40
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