Rachael P. C. Jordan1*, Sladjana Malic1,2, Mark G. Waters1,3, David J. Stickler4 and David W. Williams1
*Correspondence: Rachael P. C. Jordan JordanRP@cardiff.ac.uk
1. School of Dentistry, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XY, Wales, UK.
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DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.7243/2052-6180-3-1
© 2015 Jordan et al; licensee Herbert Publications Ltd.
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Abstract
Background: Encrustation of urinary catheters is a frequent problem in patients with long-term indwelling catheters colonised with urease-positive bacteria such as Proteus mirabilis. Catheter blockage may follow catheter encrustation, potentially leading to systemic infection. Prevention of encrustation is difficult and avoidance of recurrence often unsuccessful. One possible preventative strategy is to use a catheter with an antimicrobial surface and development and assessment of such a surface was the aim of this research.
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