(02/12/2016) Studies by American institutions in the health sector show that copper reduces by 58% nosocomial infections in ICUs. Its properties make more than 99.9% of the bacteria are removed from the surfaces within two hours of exposure. Copper also helps prevent infections that can result in death: influenza viruses, including avian and swine, are eliminated quickly when they come into contact with coated surfaces or produced with the material.

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