Initial response in antibacterial activity of orthopaedic metal implant coated with silver composite

• Main Authors: Mohd Jan, Nurul Hafiza, Zulkifly, Ahmad Hafiz, Ibrahim, Mohd Zulfadzli, Sha'ban, Munirah
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: QR Microbiology; RD701 Orthopedics
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/60163/1/60163_Initial%20Response%20in%20Antibacterial%20Activity.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/60163/; http://www.fsc2017.com/index.php/2013-03-08-03-26-20/poster-presentation-list
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Introduction: The objective of this study was to investigate the potential effect of silver coated orthopaedic metal implant against biofilm-producing staphylococcus aureus through an in vitro experimental setting. Our hypothesis was that orthopaedic implant coated with silver would exert both bacte...