Antibiotic resistance is recognized as a global threat to public health. The selection and
evolution of antibiotic resistance in clinical pathogens were believed to be majorly driven by …

Despite numerous existing potent antibiotics and other antimicrobial means, bacterial
infections are still a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Moreover, the need to develop …

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) have emerged as major pathogens in healthcare-
associated facilities, being S. epidermidis, S. haemolyticus and, more recently, S …

There is growing concern that metal contamination functions as a selective agent in the
proliferation of antibiotic resistance. Documented associations between the types and levels …

Copper ions, either alone or in copper complexes, have been used to disinfect liquids, solids
and human tissue for centuries. Today copper is used as a water purifier, algaecide …

Zinc is an essential trace element in the human body and its importance in health and
disease is appreciated. It serves as a cofactor in numerous transcription factors and enzyme …

Silver first gained regulatory approval for use as an antimicrobial agent in the early 20th
century, but its usage diminished with the introduction of antibiotics in the 1940s. Recently …

The vast majority of antibiotic resistant genes (ARG) acquired by human pathogens have
originated from the natural environment. Therefore, understanding factors that influence …

Epidemic meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (EMRSA) emerged in the early 1980s
with EMRSA-15 and-16 being the most prevalent strains within the UK. MRSA transmission …

This article reviews theories linked to endogenous bioelectric currents and the role they may
play in wound repair with further appraisal of in vitro and in vivo research related to the …