In medicine, it is added to bandages and wound-dressings, catheters and other medical instruments. It is also a key part of the technology behind X-rays.
The Silver interrupts the bacteria cell’s ability to form the chemical bonds essential to its survival. These bonds produce the cell’s physical structure so when bacteria meets Silver it literally falls apart. Bandages with Silver ions prevent bacterial growth and speed healing time, making them especially valuable for treating burn and wound victims.
A life-threatening Staph germ called M.R.S.A. (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), often referred to as a "Super bug", is resistant to almost all chemical antibiotics, so many hospitals are employing Silver-imbedded equipment including surgical tools, catheters, needles, stethoscopes, furniture, door handles and even paper files.
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