title: Antimicrobial acetate fibers: a step forward in health care textiles.
abstract: Health care providers are constantly battling the microorganisms that cause disease and infection. New textile products give professionals another weapon against these microscopic enemies.
authors.affiliation: Trevira Corporation, Rock Hill, SC, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gruender
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D001512:Bedding and Linens; D001966:Bromine; D002482:Cellulose / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D004202:Disinfectants; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004867:Equipment Design / Q000639:trends*; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D017053:Infection Control / Q000639:trends*; D010636:Phenols; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds; D013784:Textiles / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States