Nanosilver: An Old Antibacterial Agent with Great Promise in the Fight against Antibiotic Resistance

Nanosilver: An Old Antibacterial Agent with Great Promise in the Fight against Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotic resistance in bacteria is a major problem worldwide that costs 55 billion USD annually for extended hospitalization, resource utilization, and additional treatment expenditures in the United States. This review examines the roles and forms of silver (e.g., bulk Ag, silver salts (AgNO<s...

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Main Authors: Kyra G. Kaiser, Victoire Delattre, Victoria J. Frost, Gregory W. Buck, Julianne V. Phu, Timea G. Fernandez, Ioana E. Pavel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
nanosilver
antimicrobial applications
physicochemical properties
antibacterial mechanisms
synergy
antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/8/1264

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