Havy metals can exist in liquid solution and soils. Does the presence, of heavy metals , has an effect on the life, proliferation and resistance of bacteria?
Heavy metals have been historically used as antimicrobial agents prior to the discovery of antibiotics, and have now been incorporated into coatings, surfaces, and internally placed devices . Recent evidence has shown that some metals can work synergistically with antibiotics (Cu with polycide) , are effective against multi-drug resistant bacteria, and can disrupt biofilms. There is a lot of diversity in both metals and the bacteria they affect, but in general toxicity can be broken down into five categories
Heavy metals have been historically used as antimicrobial agents prior to the discovery of antibiotics, and have now been incorporated into coatings, surfaces, and internally placed devices . Recent evidence has shown that some metals can work synergistically with antibiotics (Cu with polycide) , are effective against multi-drug resistant bacteria, and can disrupt biofilms. There is a lot of diversity in both metals and the bacteria they affect, but in general toxicity can be broken down into five categories