فهرست نشریات علمی دسترسی آزاد ایران

Background : Urinary tract infections (UTIs), predominantly catheter-associated (CAUTIs), cause significant morbidity (~380,000 cases), mortality (~9,000-13,000 deaths), and healthcare costs annually. CAUTIs initiate via bacterial biofilm formation on catheters. Current antimicrobial catheters (e.g., silver ions, antibiotics) face limitations like poor efficacy, resistance, and non-adjustability. Nanostructure coatings offer promise; notably, combining Ag/ZnO nanostructures leverages enhanced biocompatibility and potent antibacterial effects for novel CAUTI prevention strategies.