Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
antibiotic thin films, nosocomial infections, septicemia
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Abstract
Nosocomial infections lead to septicemia, a severe problem in the United States. The Savage group has developed a novel class of antibiotics (CSAs) that can be attached to polymers. Invasive medical equipment can be coated with CSA polymers, forming an antibiotic thin film. Testing has shown the ability of CSA polymers to kill bacteria, which will lead to further testing and future use in the medical field.
Recommended Citation
Jennings, Timothy; Nielsen, Jason; Ratcliff, Brian; Wallace, Nina; Lai, Xin Zhong; and Savage, Paul B.
(2013)
"Antibiotic Thin Films,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2559.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2559