In vitro antimicrobial efficacy of a silver alginate dressing on burn wound isolates

Journal of Wound Care

Volumn 20, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 124-128

  Thomas, J G ^b   Slone, W ^b   Linton, S ^b   Okel, T ^b   Corum, L ^b   Percival, S L ^a  

^a Osborn Hematopoietic Malignancy and Transplantation Program   (United States)

^b Advanced Medical Solutions   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Burn; Ph; Silver; Silver alginate; Wounds

Indexed keywords

EID: 79952552420     PISSN: 09690700     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2011.20.3.124     Document Type: Article

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