Piezoelectrically-activated antibacterial catheter for prevention of urinary tract infections in an on-demand manner

Piezoelectrically-activated antibacterial catheter for prevention of urinary tract infections in an on-demand manner

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is a common clinical problem, especially during long-term catheterization, causing additional pain to patients. The development of novel antimicrobial coatings is needed to prolong the service life of catheters and reduce the incidence of CAUTIs. H...

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Main Authors: Xiaofeng Duan, Yongde Xu, Zhifa Zhang, Xinbo Ma, Cui Wang, Wenjing Ma, Fan Jia, Xiaoying Pan, Yang Liu, Yantao Zhao, Qihong Li, Zhiqiang Liu, Yong Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-06-01
Series:Materials Today Bio
Subjects:
Piezoelectricity
Nano-zinc oxide
Anti-infection
ROS
Uinary catheter
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590006424001480

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