Bioinspired skin-like in vitro model for investigating catheter-related bloodstream infections

Bioinspired skin-like in vitro model for investigating catheter-related bloodstream infections

Abstract Intravenous (IV) catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) cause significant risks in healthcare, necessitating advancements in catheter design and materials. This study investigates the effectiveness of Ecoflex, a silicone-based material, in studying CRBSIs through the development o...

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Main Authors: Majed Othman Althumayri, Azra Yaprak Tarman, Hatice Ceylan Koydemir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-10-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs)
Intravenous therapy
Bacterial adhesion
Skin-like replicas
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-76652-y

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-76652-y

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