Rising antibiotic resistance is a global threat that is projected to cause more deaths than all
cancers combined by 2050. In this review, we set to summarize the current state of antibiotic …

Background Infectious diseases are a significant threat in both healthcare and community
settings. Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) in particular are a leading cause of …

Background: Bacteria are readily nourished in airtight environments with high humidity, such
as storage cabinets, clothing closets, and corners, where ventilation is normally low and …

The elimination of microbial contaminations from textile is an important aspect of laundering
apart from the removal of stains and dirt from used and worn textiles. Although the …

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), and stainless steel (SS)
are commonly used in medicine and food production technologies. During contact with …

Laundering of textiles—clothing, linens, and cleaning cloths—functionally removes dirt and
bodily fluids, which prevents the transmission of and reexposure to pathogens as well as …

Biofilms are a global health concern responsible for 65 to 80% of the total number of acute
and persistent nosocomial infections, which lead to prolonged hospitalization and a huge …

Antimicrobial textiles can contribute to the fighting against antibiotic resistance pathogenic
microorganisms. Polypyrrole is a conjugated polymer that exerts a biocidal action thanks to …

Background Alkaline thermostable lipase and biosurfactant producing bacteria are very
interested at detergent applications, not only because of their eco-friendly characterize, but …

Objectives Global sustainability is considered the number one health concern facing our
planet. Dental care is currently not provided in a sustainable way. This study aims to quantify …