A traditional Ugandan Ficus natalensis bark cloth exhibits antimicrobial activity against methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Aims Surgical site, soft tissue and wound infections are some of the most prominent causes of healthcare‐associated infections (HCAIs). Developing novel antimicrobial textiles and wound dressings may help alleviate the risk of developing HCAIs. We aimed to determine the antimicrobial efficacy of nat...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of applied microbiology 2021-07, Vol.131 (1), p.2-10
Hauptverfasser:	Butler, J.A., Slate, A.J., Todd, D.B., Airton, D., Hardman, M., Hickey, N.A., Scott, K., Venkatraman, P.D.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Antiinfectives and antibacterials antimicrobial Antimicrobial activity Antimicrobial agents Bark bark cloth Cloth Drug resistance Ficus natalensis Health care Infections Medical dressings Methicillin MRSA natural products Physical characteristics Physical properties Public health Scanning electron microscopy Soft tissues Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus infections Textiles Ultrastructure wound management Wounds
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