Infections and infectious diseases are considered a major challenge to human health in healthcare units worldwide. This opinion paper was initiated by EU COST Action network AMiCI (AntiMicrobial Coating Innovations) and focuses on scientific information essential for weighing the risks and benefits of antimicrobial surfaces in healthcare settings. Particular attention is drawn on nanomaterial-based antimicrobial surfaces in frequently-touched areas in healthcare settings and the potential of these nano-enabled coatings to induce (eco)toxicological hazard and antimicrobial resistance. Possibilities to minimize those risks e.g., at the level of safe-by-design are demonstrated

Ahonen, M., Kahru, A., Ivask, A., Kasemets, K., Kõljalg, S., Mantecca, P., et al. (2017). Proactive approach for safe use of antimicrobial coatings in healthcare settings: Opinion of the cost action network AMiCI. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 14(4), 1-23 [10.3390/ijerph14040366].

Proactive approach for safe use of antimicrobial coatings in healthcare settings: Opinion of the cost action network AMiCI

Kasemets, K;Mantecca, P;
2017

Abstract

Infections and infectious diseases are considered a major challenge to human health in healthcare units worldwide. This opinion paper was initiated by EU COST Action network AMiCI (AntiMicrobial Coating Innovations) and focuses on scientific information essential for weighing the risks and benefits of antimicrobial surfaces in healthcare settings. Particular attention is drawn on nanomaterial-based antimicrobial surfaces in frequently-touched areas in healthcare settings and the potential of these nano-enabled coatings to induce (eco)toxicological hazard and antimicrobial resistance. Possibilities to minimize those risks e.g., at the level of safe-by-design are demonstrated
Articolo in rivista - Review Essay
Antimicrobial resistance; Copper; Ecotoxicity; Healthcare associated infections; Nanomaterials; Risk-benefit analysis; Safety; Silver; Anti-Infective Agents; Cross Infection; Drug Resistance, Microbial; Equipment Contamination; Fomites; Humans; Infection Control; Quality of Health Care; Safety; Nanostructures; Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health; Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
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2017
14
4
1
23
366
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Ahonen, M., Kahru, A., Ivask, A., Kasemets, K., Kõljalg, S., Mantecca, P., et al. (2017). Proactive approach for safe use of antimicrobial coatings in healthcare settings: Opinion of the cost action network AMiCI. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 14(4), 1-23 [10.3390/ijerph14040366].
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