Abstract:Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is a serious health issue that develops in hospitalized patients. The number of CAUTI cases could be reduced by preventing microbial adhesion and biofilm formation. Chitosan demonstrates antimicrobial activity against a variety of microorganisms. Coating the surfaces of silicon catheters has been shown to minimize or prevent bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation. In this study, we investigated the efficacy of chitosan, in different molecular sizes, as a po… Show more
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