A recent paper in the journal Applied Materials and Interfaces by scientists at the University of South Dakota demonstrates that when a newly synthesized halamine monomer is added to latex paint, it exhibits antibacterial properties against numerous microorganisms, including MRSA and VRE.
Although not related to infection control, but of potential interest to the readers of this blog, is Abraham Verghese’s new novel, Cutting for Stone. It’s an absolutely beautiful and riveting story that I can’t quit thinking about. Dr. Verghese, an infectious diseases doctor and writer, is currently Professor of Internal Medicine at Stanford.
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