Anti-microbiological and Anti-infective Activities of Silver

Abstract

Silver nanoparticles are the latest version of silver preparations that have been revived and tested as anti-microbials, particularly as an alternative to antibiotics since the emergence of drug resistant bacteria. Silver nanoparticles share commonalities with other silver preparations and other metallic nanoparticles, but also several significant differences in their interactions with microbes. Their mechanism of action is not completely understood but their potential utility has led to the high level of research activity to determine the safety and efficacy of these nanoparticles for clinical applications.