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Summary

Healthcare-associated infections are a major concern, with surfaces acting as key reservoirs for microbial spread. Innovative surface modifications are emerging to combat microbial survival and prevent infection transmission in hospitals and public spaces.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Infection Control
Materials Science
Public Health

Background:

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) affect millions annually in the EU, posing risks to vulnerable populations.
Contaminated surfaces in hospitals and public spaces are significant vectors for pathogen transmission.
Effective surface cleaning and microbiological assessment guidelines are often lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the public health problem of contaminated surfaces in infection spreading.
To present novel strategies for surface modification to prevent microbial survival.
To highlight commercially available solutions for surface contamination control.

Main Methods:

Literature review of surface contamination issues and infection control.
Analysis of emerging strategies in surface modification and functionalization.
Examination of antimicrobial and anti-adhesive surface technologies.

Main Results:

Surfaces play a critical role in the propagation of microorganisms.
Various surface modification strategies are being developed to limit microbial survival.
Commercialized solutions incorporating antimicrobial substances and bioactive metals are available.

Conclusions:

Addressing surface contamination is crucial for preventing infection spread.
Advanced surface technologies offer promising solutions to mitigate public health risks.
Continued research and implementation of these strategies are essential.