Antimicrobial Effectiveness of an Usnic-Acid-Containing Self-Decontaminating Coating on Underground Metro Surfaces in Athens

Antimicrobial Effectiveness of an Usnic-Acid-Containing Self-Decontaminating Coating on Underground Metro Surfaces in Athens

(1) Background: Surfaces have been implicated in the transmission of infections. We aimed to assess how effective an usnic-acid-containing self-decontaminating coating was on the surfaces of the Athens underground metro. (2) Methods: Two samples were collected from each of 60 surfaces of a station a...

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Main Authors: Helena C. Maltezou, Elina Horefti, Nikolaos Papamichalopoulos, Maria Tseroni, Anastasios Ioannidis, Emmanouil Angelakis, Stylianos Chatzipanagiotou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
SARS-CoV-2
bacteria
fungi
environmental contamination
usnic acid
underground metro
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/11/2233

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