Cathodic voltage-controlled electrical stimulation and betadine decontaminate nosocomial pathogens from implant surfaces

Cathodic voltage-controlled electrical stimulation and betadine decontaminate nosocomial pathogens from implant surfaces

ABSTRACTPeriprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after total joint arthroplasty is a major concern requiring multiple surgeries and antibiotic interventions. Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli are the predominant causes of these infections. Due to biofilm formation, anti...

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Main Authors: Tripti Thapa Gupta, Bernadette Zumpano, Jacob Opalinski, Riley Ritchey, Nathan Winter, Scott R. Nodzo, Mary Canty
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2024-02-01
Series:mSphere
Subjects:
biofilm
orthopedic infections
electrical stimulation
cobalt chromium
betadine
Online Access:https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/msphere.00583-23

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https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/msphere.00583-23

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