Poole Waite - Antimicrobial Protective Coatings

90 % is not Currently available for commercial testing. IN2HOURS COVID-19 STRAIN This is a surrogate virus used in laboratories as a close but safer alternative to human pathogenic strains of coronavirus. Initial testing shows that Biocote iseffective against feline coronavirus, strain Munich with a reduction of Microbe Source of infection: Symptoms Staphylococcus Aureus Found in: The skin, nose and throat of colonised individuals. Spread by: Skin-to-skin contact and contaminated surfaces Wound infection, Skin infection, Septicaemia, Endocarditis Staphylococcus Epidermidis Found in: The skin, nose and throat of colonised individuals. Spread by: Biofilms growing on catheters and intravenous lines Wound infection, Skin infection, Septicaemia, Endocarditis Streptococcus Faecalis Found in: Human intestines, female genital tract and is also the environment Spread by: Intravascular or urinary catheters devices In a wound: Red, inflamed and tender skin. In the urinary tract: Back pain, burning sensation and increased urination Aspergillus Niger Found in: Soil, indoor and outdoor environment Spread by: Mould spores in the air Can cause aspergillosis diseases: Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, Allergic Aspergillus sinusitis, Aspergilloma (fungus ball), Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis Candida Albicans Found in: The mucoid membranes and on the skin. Spread by: Usually an opportunistic pathogen in imunocompromised patients and those receiving certain therapies Thrush, Fever and chills, Invasive infections Penicillium Sp. Found in: Common cause of food spoilage by microbial contamination Spread by: Mould spores in the air Endocarditis: heart murmur, fever and chills, fatigue, Mycotic keratitis: eye pain, redness, blurred vision Influenza A H1N1 Found in: Influenza virus occurs naturally in various animals and birds Spread by: Coughing and sneezing. Short distance airborne transmission of influenza virus may occur particularly in crowded or enclosed spaces Fever, chills, sore throat, cough, aching muscles Chelatococcusasaccharovorans Found in: Waste water. Spread through: Environmental contamination, contact with surfaces such as hand rails, tables, chairs, door handles. Non-infectious, Involved in biodegradation of compounds Methylobacterium Mesophilicum Found in: Soils, on leaves and other parts of plants, tap water in hospitals and sewage. Spread through: Environmental contamination, such as touch surfaces like bedside tables, door handles and hand rails. Also by exposure – skin to skin contact, hospital equipment, such as beds, bed rails, temperature probes. • Bacteraemia – bacteria in the blood stream • Central catheter infections • Peritonitis in patients on chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis Ralstonia Pickettii Found in: moist environments such as soil, rivers and lakes. Spread through: contaminated fluids used for patient care. • Respiratory tract infections • Sepsis • Wound infections • Infections of the ear and nose Sphingomonas Paucimobilis Found in: both wet and dry environments. Spread through: hospital equipment, humidifiers, water, air, bedside water bottles, sinks and temperature probes. Fever, chills, sore throat, cough, aching muscles 5