Amplified hygiene and precautionary measures are of utmost importance to control the
spread of COVID-19 and future infection; however, these changes in practice are projected …

Before the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic began, antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
was among the top priorities for global public health. Already a complex challenge, AMR …

This review discusses topics relevant to the development of antimicrobial nanocoatings and
nanoscale surface modifications for medical and dental applications. Nanomaterials have …

Background Due to the substantial increase in the use of disinfectants containing quaternary
ammonion compounds (QACs) in healthcare and community settings during the COVID-19 …

During the current pandemic, chemical disinfectants are ubiquitously and routinely used in
community environments, especially on common touch surfaces in public settings, as a …

Disinfectants are widely acknowledged for removing microorganisms from the surface of the
objects and transmission media. However, the emergence of disinfectant resistance has …

Disinfectants are used to reduce the concentration of pathogenic microorganisms to a safe
level and help to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases. However, bacteria have a …

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a new coronavirus
that was recently discovered in 2019. While the world is working hard to overcome and …

The emergence of multi-drug-resistant bacteria is threatening to human health and life
around the world. In particular, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) causes …

The limitations associated with conventional antibacterial therapies and the subsequent
amplification of multidrug-resistant (MDR) microorganisms have increased, necessitating the …