Abstract

ZAPATA-GIRALDO, Jenniffer et al. FUNCTIONAL TEXTILES AS A PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS. Rev.EIA.Esc.Ing.Antioq [online]. 2018, vol.15, n.29, pp.13-29. ISSN 1794-1237.  https://doi.org/10.24050/reia.v15i29.1166.

Fibers reinforced with nanostructures has become an area of research that seeks to contain the transmission of microorganisms connected with health care associated infections, a public health problem that carries high burden of morbidity and mortality in the population and millions of dollars lost. Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles are known to be antimicrobial agents with wide application. This narrative review aims to examine the scientific evidence of functional textiles with antimicrobial properties as a strategy to contain the transmission of microorganisms related with health care associated infections, starting from the context of textiles as a source of contamination and infection, and the antimicrobial mechanisms of the different nanoparticles used as reinforcers to achieve a functional textile. The development of nanotechnology will allow progress in different fields of science and opportunities in functional textiles.

Keywords : Nanoparticles; Health care associated infections; Infection control; Microbicides; Textiles.

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