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MRSA-killing paint created
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Astounding!
In tests, 100 percent of MRSA in solution were killed within 20 minutes of contact with a surface painted with latex paint laced with the coating.
To Jonathan S. Dordick, and Rensselaer's Center for Biotechnology & Interdisciplinary Studies, I can only say that your research may save thousands of lives.
An amazing piece of work. Amazing.
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#3 - Tue Aug 17, 2010 5:37 PM EDTI agree. MRSA is something everyone should be aware about, and I don't think the media is covering this as well as it should be.
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#4 - Tue Aug 17, 2010 5:54 PM EDTSo next time I'm in the hospital, I can expect to be dipped in latex paint before and after each procedure? [insert sarcasm here] Sorry, but cleaning touchable surfaces, besides the painted walls, are the problems here. MRSA is also a spreadable disease, person to person, is it not?
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#5 - Tue Aug 17, 2010 7:09 PM EDTOne,
As I understand it, this 'paint' can be used on not just walls, but also latex gloves, surgical masks, and operating instruments. One would think it can also be used on bedframes, tables, doors, and other points of contact throughout the hospital.
If the number of places where MRSA can reside is greatly reduced, so is the chance that a) a person will get it in the first place, and b) it will be spread to others.
But don't worry - you probably won't be dipped!
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Please excuse my cynicism, but until they do more than latex paint. I'll remain a skeptic. There are so many surfaces in a medical/hospital environment. Procedural vigilance will remain the best line of defense.
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Great information, many years ago staff infections were a big secret in hospitals, mainly they had not way to fight them. This is very important. Thanks.
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#6 - Tue Aug 17, 2010 8:06 PM EDTYes! This is an important development!
MRSA. . . sucks. . . not fun. . . UGH!
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