Background Hospital patient room surfaces are frequently contaminated with multidrug-
resistant organisms. Since studies have demonstrated that inadequate terminal room …

Microbiological risk associated with abiotic surfaces is one of the most important issues
worldwide. Surface contaminations by pathogenic bacterial biofilms or adherent cells affect …

The cost of treatment of antibiotic-resistant pathogens is on the level of tens of billions of
dollars at the moment. It is of special interest to reduce or solve this problem using …

The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has led to a wide range of clinical
presentations, with respiratory symptoms being common. However, emerging evidence …

Microbes, or microorganisms, have been the foundation of the biosphere for over 3 billion
years and have played an essential role in shaping our planet. The available knowledge on …

The contamination of indoor areas is a global health problem that can cause the dispersion
of infectious diseases. In that sense, it is urgent to find new strategies applying a lower …

A method has been proposed for creating an operationally durable copper coating with
antimicrobial properties for the buttons of electrical switches based on the gas dynamic …

Methicillin-resistant (MR) Staphylococcus aureus (SA) and others, except for
Staphylococcus aureus (SOSA), are common in healthcare-associated infections. SOSA …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a significant cause of morbidity in healthcare systems and
are prominently associated with applying urethral catheters, particularly in surgeries …

Introduction-Aims: Fungi are ubiquitous microorganisms that are easily dispersed through
the air. In healthcare environments, indoor air can favor the spread of healthcare-associated …