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History of the Medical Use of Silver

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Authors

J. Wesley Alexander · University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Abstract

Silver was the most important antimicrobial agent available before the introduction of antibiotics.

Topics & Keywords

Medical History and Innovations Historical Medical Research and Treatments History of Medicine Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Surgical Infections

Volume 10, Issue 3, pp. 289-292

DOI: 10.1089/sur.2008.9941

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 126.27

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