VERMILLION, SD — A team of scientists from the University of South Dakota have developed a paint strong enough to kill superbugs that infect hospital patients and kill thousands of people annually, according to WebMD.
According to research published in the American Chemical Society’s journal, Applied Materials & Interfaces, the paint kills disease-causing bacteria, mold, fungi and viruses, including Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE).
The new paint won’t completely eliminate the transmission of such infections, but has the potential to significantly reduce the risks of infection, the story stated.
Unlike this new paint that has a broad range of kill claims, antimicrobial paints in stores now provide protection against only a narrow range of disease-causing microorganisms, the story noted.
This new paint, which is designed to decorate and disinfect, stays potent for extended periods of time and can be recharged with a simple chlorination process, the story added.
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