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Note recent important antiviral silver and copper references

  1. "Study Shows Silver Nanoparticles Attach to HIV-1 virus" at  http://www.physorg.com/news7264.html

  2. "SILVER KILLS VIRUSES, STUDY FINDS" at http://www.freemarketnews.com/WorldNews.asp?nid=1401

  3. "Safety of Colloidal Silver" at American Chronicle at http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/49272

Cowan, M. M., Abshire, K. Z., Houk, S. L., & Evans, S. M. (2003). Antimicrobial efficacy of a silver-zeolite matrix coating on stainless steel. Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology, 30, 102–106.
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Davies, R. I., & Etris, S. F. (1997). Development and functions of silver in water-purification and disease-control. Catalysis Today, 36, 107–114.
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Doultree, J. C., Druce, J. D., Birch, C. J., Bowden, D. S., & Marshall, J. A. (1999). Inactivation of feline calicivirus, a Norwalk virus surrogate. The Journal of Hospital Infection, 41, 51–57.
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Faundez, G., Troncoso, M., Navarrete, P., & Figueroa, G. (2004). Antimicrobial activity of copper surfaces against suspensions of Salmonella enterica and Campylobacter jejuni. BMC Microbiology, 4, 19.
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Kwakye-Awuah, B., Williams, C., Kenward, M. A., & Radecka, I. (2008). Antimicrobial action and efficiency of silver-loaded zeolite X. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 104, 1516–1524.
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Quintavalla, S., & Vicini, L. (2002). Antimicrobial food packaging in meat industry. Meat Science, 62, 373–380.
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Rusin, P., Bright, K., & Gerba, C. (2003). Rapid reduction of Legionella pneumophila on stainless steel with zeolite coatings containing silver and zinc ions. Letters in Applied Microbiology, 36, 69–72.
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Takai, K. T., Ohtsuka, T., Senda, Y., Nakao, M., Yamamoto, K., Matsuoka-Junji, J., et al. (2002). Antibacterial properties of antimicrobial-finished textile products. Microbiology and Immunology, 46, 75–81.
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Thurman, R. B., & Gerba, C. P. (1989). The molecular mechanisms of copper and silver ion disinfection of bacteria and viruses. CRC Critical Reviews in Environmental Control, 18, 295–315.

Watanabe, Y., Miyata, H., & Sato, H. (1989). Inactivation of laboratory animal RNA-viruses by physicochemical treatment. Jikken Dobutsu, 38, 305–311.
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  2. Bechhold, H. Colloids in Biology and Medicine, N.Y.: D. van Nostrand, 1919, pp. 364-76.

  3. Becker R O., et al., "Electrochemical Mechanisms and the Control of Biological Growth Processes," in Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry, No. 10, pp. 289-338, publ. Plenum Press (1971). USA. .

  4. Becker R. O., et al., "Clinical Exp. With Low Intensity Direct Current Stimulation of Bone Growth," Clin. Orthop. & Rel. Res., vol. 124, pp. 75-83 (1977) . USA. .

  5. Becker R. O., et al., "Experience With Low-Current Silver Electrode Treatment of Nonunion," in Electrical Prop. Bone & Cartilage (ed. C. T. Brighton, et al.), Grune & Stratton (1979), USA. .

  6. Becker R. O., et al., "Treatment of Orthopaedic Infections With Electrically Generated Silver Ions," J. Bone & Joint Surgery, vol. 60-A, pp. 871-88 (1978). USA. .

  7. Begley S. (1994) "The End of Antibiotics" Newsweek, Mar. 28, 46-51. 

  8. Berger T. J., et al., "Antifungal Properties of Electrically Generated Metallic Ions," Antimicrob. Agents & Chemother., vol. 10, pp. 856-860 (1976). USA. .

  9. Berger T. J., et al., "Electrically Generated Silver Ions: Quantitative Effects on Bacterial & Mammalian Cells," Antimicrob. Agents & Chemother., vol. 9, pp. 357-358 (1976) USA. .

  10. Borgstrom L. et al (1986) "Pharmacokinetics of N-acetylcysteine in Man" Eur J Clin Pharmacol 31, 217-22.   

  11. Bullard, M. 2002. Low-Cost Household Water Purifiers for Flood-Prone Areas: International Development Enterprises (IDE) report on filter technology trials to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). http://www.potpaz.org/Mekong.doc

  12. Butkus M. A., Labare M. P., Starke J. A., Moon K., Talbot M. Use of aqueous silver to enhance inactivation of coliphage MS-2 by UV disinfection. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2004 May;70(5):2848-53.

  13. Carr H. et al (1973) "Silver Sulfadiazine: In Vitro Antibacterial Activity" Antimicrob. Agents Chemother. 4, 585-87. 

  14. Chambers, C. a. C. P. (1960). The Bacteriological and Chemical Behavior of Silver in Low Concentration. Cincinnati, OH, Division of Water Supply and Pollution Control, U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.

  15. Chang T.-W. & L. Weinstein (1975) "Inactivation of treponema Pallidum by Silver Sulfadiazine" 7, 538-39. 

  16. Chang T.-W. & L. Weinstein (1975) "Prevention of Herpes Keratoconjunctivitis in Rabbits by Silver Sulfadiazine" 8, 677-78. 

  17. Clark A. (1923) "The Properties of Certain 'Colloidal' Preparations of Metals" Br Med J, Feb. 17, 273-77.

  18. Codony F, Domenico P, Mas J. 2003. Assessment of bismuth thiols and conventional disinfectants on drinking water biofilms. J Appl Microbiol. 2003;95(2):288-93.

  19. Dawson J. et al (1984) "The Effectiveness of N-acetylcysteine...." Arch Toxicol 55, 11-15.   

  20. Duhamel B. (1912) "Electric Metal Colloids and Their Therapeutical Applications" Lancet, Jan. 13.

  21. Feng, Q. L., J. Wu, G. Q. Chen, F. Z. Cui, T. N. Kim, J. O. Kim. 2000. A mechanistic study of the antibacterial effect of silver ions on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. J Biomed Mater Res, 52, 662-668, 2000.

  22. Fisher J., The Plague Makers, N.Y.: Simon & Schuster, 1994.   

  23. Fowler B. & G. Nordberg (1986) 'Silver'' in Handbook on the Toxicology of Metals, L. Friberg, G. Nordberg & V. Vouk, eds. Amsterdam: Elsevier Sci. Pub., Vol. 2, 521-31. 

  24. Freundlich H., Colloid & Capillary Chemistry, N.Y.: E.P. Dutton, 1922, p.385. 

  25. Fung MC; Weintraub M; Bowen DL “Colloidal silver proteins marketed as health supplements [letter]”, JAMA, 274(15):1196-7 1995 Oct 18

  26. Gerba, C.P., S.M. Kutz, L.K. Landeen, and M.T. Yahya (1989), "Swimming Pool Disinfection, An Evaluation of the Efficacy of Copper:Silver Ions," (Journal of Environmental Health), 51(5):282-285.

  27. Gerba, C.P., S.M. Kutz, L.K. Landeen, M.C. Messina, R. Schulze, and M.T. Yahya (1990), "Disinfection of Bacteria in Water Systems by Using Electrolytically Generated Copper/Silver and Reduced Levels of Chlorine," (Canadian Journal of Microbiology), 36(2):109-116.

  28. Grier N. (1983) "Silver and Its Compounds" in Disinfection, Sterilization and Preservation, S. Block, ed., Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, 380-428. 

  29. Hall R. E., et al., "Inhibitory and Cidal Antimicrobial Actions of Electrically Generated Silver Ions," J. Oral & Maxillofac. Surg., vol. 45, pp. 779-784 (1987). USA. .

  30. Hill W. & D. Pillsbury, Argyria - The Pharmacology of Silver, Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins, 1939.

  31. Hussain S. et al (1992) "Cystein Protects Na, K-ATPase and isolated Human Lymphocytes from Silver Toxicity" Biochem Biophys Res Comm 189, 1444-49. 

  32. Kim J., Cho M., Oh B., Choi S., Yoon J. 2004. Control of bacterial growth in water using synthesized inorganic disinfectant. Chemosphere. 2004 May;55(5):775-80.

  33. Kutz SM, Landeen LK, Yahya MT, and Gerba CP, “Microbiological Evaluation of Copper : Silver Disinfection Units” Proceedings of the Fourth Conference on Progress in Clinical Disinfection. State University of New York, Bighamton, New York, April 11-13, 1988

  34. Legge Roe A. (1915) "Collosol Argentum and its Opthalmis Uses" Br. Med. J., Jan.16, 104.

  35. Lin Y. E. , Vidic R. D. , Stout J. E. , and V. L. Yu, 1996 “Individual and Combined Effects of Copper and Silver Ions on Inactivation of Legionella pneumophila”, Water Research ol 30. pp. 1905-1913.

  36. Liu Z., Stout J.E. , Tedesco L. , M. Bouldin, C. Hwang, W.F. Diven, and V.L. Yu, 1998, “Intermittent use of copper-silver ionization for Legionella control in Water Distribution Systems: a potential option in buildings, housing individuals at low risk of infection”, Clinical Infectious Disease, Vol. 26, pp18-140.

  37. Liu Z.,  Stout J.E., Tedesco L. , Boldin M. , C. Hwang, W.F. Diven, and V. L. Yu. 1994, “Controlled Evaluation of Copper-Silver Ionization in eradicating Legionella pneumophilia from a hospital water distribution system”, Journal of Infectious Disease, Vol. 169 pp. 919-922

  38. Long D. & S. Spencer Jones, Bioterrorism: Secrets for Surviving the Coming Terrorist Germ Warfare Attacks on U.S. Cities, Barstow, CA: Life & Health Research Group, 1998. 

  39. Lorber A. et al (1973) "Clinical Application for Heavy Metal-Complexing Potential of N-acetylcysteine" J Clin Pharmacol 13, 332-36.

  40. MacLeod (C.E. 1912) "Electric Metallic Colloids and Their Therapeutical Applications" Lancet, Feb. 3. 

  41. Nand S; Sengar GK; Nand S; Jain VK; Gupta TD “Dual use of silver for management of chronic bone infections and infected non-unions”,  GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, J Indian Med Assoc, 94(3):91-5 1996 Mar

  42. Newton W. & M. Jones (1949) "Effectiveness of Silver Ions Against Cysts of Endamoeba Histolytica" 41, 1027-34. 

  43. Ohno, Y. The Effects of Magnetised Mineral Water on Memory Loss Delay in Alzheimer's Disease by, Journal of Center for Frontier Sciences.

  44. Oliver C “Preparation of colloidal gold”,  Office of Naval Research, Arlington, VA. ,Methods Mol Biol, 34():299-302 1994

  45. Powell J. (1978) "Our Mightiest Germ Fighter" Sci. Digest, Mar., 57-60. 19) T. Berger et al (1976) "Electrically Generated Silver Ions: Quantitative Effects on Bacterial and Mammalian Cells" Antimicrob Agents Chemother 9, 357-58. 

  46. Romans I. (1954) "Silver Compounds" & "Oligodynamic Metals" in Antiseptics, Disinfectants, Fungicides and Chemical and Physical Sterilization, G. Reddish, ed., Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, 380-428. 

  47. Russell AD; Hugo WB “Antimicrobial activity and action of silver”,  Welsh School of Pharmacy, Prog Med Chem, 31():351-70 1994, University of Wales College of Cardiff, U.K

  48. Sanderson-Wells T. (1916) "A Case of Puerperal Septicemia... Treated with... Collosol Argentum" Lancet, Feb. 16, p.258. 

  49. Searle A., The Use of Colloids in Health and Disease, London: Constable & Co., 1920, pp67-111.

  50. Simonetti N. et al (1992) "Electrochemical Ag+ for Preservative Use" Appl Environ Microbiol 58, 3834-36. 

  51. Slawson R. M. , Lee H. , and Trevors.J.T. , , “Bacterial Interactions with Silver” Biology of Metals Vol. 3 pp 151-154 1990

  52. Spadaro J. A., et al., "Antibacterial Effects of Silver Electrodes With Weak Direct Current," Antimicrob. Agents & Chemother., vol. 6, pp. 637-642 (1974). USA. .

  53. Spadaro J. A., et al., "Experience With Anodic Silver in the Treatment of Osteomyelitis," 25th Ann. ORS Mtg., Feb. 20-22, 1979. .

  54. Spadaro J. A., et al., "Some Specific Cellular Effects of Electrically Injected Silver & Gold Ions," bioelectrochem. & Bioenergetics, vol. 3, pp. 49-57 (1976. USA. .

  55. Stout J. E., Yu V. L. 2003. Experiences of the first 16 hospitals using copper-silver ionization for Legionella control: implications for the evaluation of other disinfection modalities. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2003 Aug;24(8):563-8.

  56. Thompson N.R., Comprehensive Inorganic Chemistry, Vol. 5, ch.28, Elmsford, N.Y.: Pergamon Press, 1973.

  57. Thunus L; Dauphin JF; Moiny G; Deby C; Deby-Dupont G “Anti-inflammatory properties of copper, gold and silver, individually and as mixtures”,  Laboratoire de Chimie Analytique, Institut de Pharmacie F1, UniversitÍe de LiÍege, Belgium, Analyst, 120(3):967-73 1995 Mar

  58. Thurman R. & C. Gerba (1989) "The Molecular Mechanisms of Copper and Silver Ion Disinfection of Bacteria and Viruses" CRC Crit Rev Envir Control 18, 295-315. 

  59. Urist M. R., et al., "Bone Morphogenesis in Implats of Insoluble Bone Gelatin," Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. USA, vol. 70, No. 12, Part I, pp. 3511-3515 (1973). USA.

  60. USEPA. 1992. Secondary Drinking Water Regulations: Guidance for Nuisance Chemicals. EPA 810/K-92-001. http://www.epa.gov/safewater/consumer/2ndstandards.html

  61. van Amber Brown G. (1916) "Colloidal Silver in Sepsis" Am. J. Obstetrics, Jan-June, 136-141.

  62. Van Garsse L; Versieck J “General argyria caused by administration of tobacco-withdrawal tablets containing silver acetate”,  Algemeen Ziekenhuis Sint-Blasius, afd. Inwendige Ziekten, Dendermonde, België, Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd, 139(51):2658-61 1995 Dec 23

  63. White Thomas J. , “Swimming Pool Disinfection: Efficacy of Copper/Silver Ions with Reduced Chlorine Levels,”, (Journal of Environmental Health ); 05-01-1999.

  64. WHO. 2004. Draft third edition of the WHO Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality. Geneva, World Health Organization. http://www.who.int/ water_sanitation_health/dwq/guidelines3rd/en/

  65. Williams N; Gardner I “Absence of symptoms in silver refiners with raised blood silver levels”,  Occup Med (Oxf), 45(4):205-8 1995 Aug

  66. Wlodkowski T. & H. Rosenkranz (1973) "Antifungal Activity of Silver Sulfadiazine" Lancet, Sep. 29, 739-40.

  67. Wysor M. (1975) "Orally-Administered Silver Sulfadiazine: Chemotherapy and Toxicology in CF-1 Mice...." Chemother 21, 302-10. 

  68. Yahya MT, Landeen LK, Messina MC, Kutz SM, Schulze R, Gerba CP. 1990. Disinfection of bacteria in water systems by using electrolytically generated copper:silver and reduced levels of free chlorine. Can J Microbiol. 1990 Feb;36(2):109-16.

 

Links:

  1. "Colloidal silver gaining ground as a proven, effective antibiotic remedy",  July 26, 2005 by Dani Veracity, at http://www.naturalnews.com/010038.html

  2. "SILVER Versus Other Antimicrobial Dressings: Best Practices!"  Kevin Y. Woo, R.N., M.Sc., Ph.D. (C), A.C.N.P., G.N.C. (C), Clinical Scientist /Advanced Wound Specialist, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Elizabeth A. Ayello, Ph.D., R.N., A.P.R.N., B.C., C.W.O.C.N., F.A.P.W.C.A., Faculty, Excelsior College of Nursing, Albany, New York; President, Ayello, Harris and Associates, New York, New York, USA, R. Gary Sibbald, B.Sc., M.D., F.R.C.P.C. (Med) (Derm), F.A.P.W.C.A, M.Ed., Professor of Public Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Abstract:  All chronic wounds are colonized by bacteria. Increased bacterial burden or critical colonization can be deleterious to wound healing. In view of the ubiquitous presence of microbes, the clinician must discern whether bacterial balance (contamination or colonization) or bacterial damage has occurred. Silver is a common topical agent used to combat bacterial burden in chronic wounds. Given the wide array of silver-related wound care products, it is difficult to determine which product should be used. By reviewing relevant scientific evidence, we propose an acronym SILVER© to address the key contentious issues. These issues are summarized as SILVER: Signs of bacterial damage, the need for Ionic silver, Log reduction of bacteria, Vehicle (importance of moisture balance), Effect on normal cells, and Bacterial Resistance.  at www.surgicaltechnology.com/17-050-WH-Abstract.html

  3. "Silver Is The Key To Reducing Pneumonia Associated With Breathing Tubes: Silver kills bacteria and yeast by sticking to the organisms' enzymes, genetic material and other molecular components, preventing basic functions and interfering with reproduction. These organisms very rarely develop resistance to silver, and the metal has no known side effects in humans".  Journal of the American Medical Association, Aug. 20, 2008 at http://www.medicalnewstoday.com:80/articles/118743.php  and at http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN1927463120080819

  4. Water Science and Technology 31:5-6 (1995) 123-129 - Rami Pedahzur et al. - The interaction of silver ions and hydrogen peroxide in the inactivation of E. coli: a preliminary evaluation of a new long acting residual drinking water disinfectant

  5. Water Science and Technology 31:5-6 (1995) 119-122 - J. M. Cassells et al. - Efficacy of a combined system of copper and silver and free chlorine for inactivation of Naegleria fowleri amoebas in water

  6. Water Science and Technology 35:11-12 (1997) 87-93 - R. Pedahzur et al. - Silver and hydrogen peroxide as potential drinking water disinfectants: their bactericidal effects and possible modes of action

  7. Water Science & Technology 42:1-2 (2000) 293-298 - R Pedahzur et al. - The efficacy of long-lasting residual drinking water disinfectantsbased on hydrogen peroxide and silver

  8. Water Science & Technology 42:1-2 (2000) 215-220 - L Liberti et al. - Comparison of advanced disinfecting methods for municipal waste water reuse in agriculture

  9. Accumulation of copper and silver onto cell body of and its effect on the inactivation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

  10. J Water Health - (2006) - David Collart et al. - Efficacy of oligodynamic metals in the control of bacteria growth in humidifier water tanks and mist droplets

  11. Silver Institute at www.silverinstitute.org

  12. Ions are positive, particles are negatively charged at http://www.silver-colloids.com/Papers/IonsAtoms&ChargedParticles.PDF 

  13. "Scientists to tackle illness (MRSA) with 'silver nanobullet' at http://www.physorg.com/news63004522.html

  14. "Method for improving ultraviolet radiation disinfection of water using aqueous silver" US patent number  6,982,039 at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/

  15. Contract for Water Treatment Chemicals/Pool Ionization by State of Massachusetts at http://www.mass.gov/epp/products/watertreat.htm and at http://www.mass.gov/epp/info/factsheets3/PoolIon2.pdf

  16. "Nanowires common in bacteria? Microbes may use electrically conductive nanowires, 10-20 nm diameter, to help transport electrons, (could be inactivated by silver nanoparticles)" at http://www.the-scientist.com/news/daily/23924/

  17. "Cadbury failed to inform food watchdogs about salmonella contamination at one of its factories, despite nine cases of the bacterium being identified in chocolate over a four-month period", could have been prevented by  silver nanoparticles, at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/06/25/ncadbury25.xml&DCMP=EMC-new_25062006.

  18. Safety of non-ionized Silver at World Health Organization at http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/dwq/chemicals/silver/en/

  19. "Efficacy of oligodynamic metals (silver and copper) in the control of bacteria growth in humidifier water tanks and mist droplets" by David Collart, Sharifeh Mehrabi, Liah Robinson, Bryan Kepner and Eric A. Mintz, Department of Biological Sciences, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA, 30314, USA, Tel: +01 404 880 6854, Fax: +01 404 880 6640, dcollart@cau.edu, J. Water Health (2006) 149-156 at http://www.iwaponline.com/jwh/004/jwh0040149.htm

  20. "Colloidal Silver Ceramic Filters for Household Water Treatment; Porous ceramic filter coated with colloidal silver • Ceramic material provides physical filtration • Silver acts as a bactericide" at  www.who.int/entity/household_water/resources/Elliot.pdf  Solutions Benefiting Life Institute Ltd.

  21. Study Shows Silver Nanoparticles Attach to HIV-1 virus at  http://www.physorg.com/news7264.html

  22. SILVER KILLS VIRUSES, STUDY FINDS at http://www.freemarketnews.com/WorldNews.asp?nid=1401

  23. The bactericidal effect of silver nanoparticles "Our results indicate that the bactericidal properties of the nanoparticles are size dependent, since the only nanoparticles that present a direct interaction with the bacteria preferentially have a diameter of ~1–10 nm"  at http://www.iop.org/EJ/abstract/0957-4484/16/10/059

  24. Antimicrobial powder coatings  at: http://www.pfonline.com/articles/020401.html

  25. Stroke risk linked to bacterial infection at New Scientist vol 178 issue 2392 - 26 April 2003, page 20 http://archive.newscientist.com/secure/article/article.jsp?rp=1&id=mg17823921.800

  26. Bugs trigger attack on heart, New Scientist vol 180 issue 2422 - 22 November 2003, page 20

  27. Heart-breaking bugs; Infections trigger heart disease?, New Scientist vol 169 issue 2284 - 31 March 2001, page 18

  28. Bladder Biofilms: Escherichia coli forms intracellular biofilm-like pods in infected urinary bladders at http://www.biomedcentral.com/news/20030704/03

  29. "Brigham Young University study shows colloidal silver is as good as penicillin for 17 organisms" at http://www.amsilver.com/dnews2.htm  and at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2002/3/prweb34782.htm and at   http://healthychristianliving.com/bacteria_testing.htm

  30. "Silver Helps Regrow Tissues in Hundreds of Patients - Destroyed Cells Regenerate With Silver-Based Procedure" by Samuel Etris Senior Technical Consultant to The Silver Institute at http://www.silverinstitute.org/news/4a1999.html

  31. "Antibacterial efficacy of a colloidal silver complex", Surg Forum. 1966;17:76-8. by Brentano L, Margraf H, Monafo WW, Moyer CA.

  32. "The Role of Antimicrobial Silver Nanotechnology", A new silver nanotechnology chemistry can prevent the formation of life-threatening biofilms on medical devices. by Bruce Gibbins and Lenna Warner at Medical Device Link, August, 2005 http://www.devicelink.com/mddi/archive/05/08/005.html

  33. "Metallic elixir: Silver may fight what ails you" at http://www.amsilver.com/dnews1.htm

  34. "BACTERIA TESTING of a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent" at http://vitaminlady.com/Special/ASAP_%20SilverSolution.asp

  35. "Gold Powder" at http://www.twinflamedistribution.com

  36. "Scientists work to block bacterial communication by zapping blood" at http://www.msnbc.com/news/858649.asp#BODYor at bacterial communities

  37. Colloidal Silver Database Web Site at http://www.silvermedicine.org/

  38. University study documents the results of a quality colloidal silver product tested against a wide range of illness-causing pathogens. The study proves that colloidal silver is effective as an antibacterial agent against Staphylococcus, Candida, Salmonella and Pseudomonas in laboratory studies ( in-vitro ) at http://www.silvermedicine.org/colloidalsilverstudytexas.html

  39. Article on CS  http://www.curezone.com/foods/silver.html

  40. Canadian BC government report on benefits and safety of Silver at http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/wat/wq/BCguidelines/silver/

  41.  "Brigham Young University study shows colloidal silver is as good as penicillin" at http://www.amsilver.com/dnews2.htm

  42. "Metallic elixir: Silver may fight what ails you" at http://www.amsilver.com/dnews1.htm

  43. "BACTERIA TESTING of a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent" at http://vitaminlady.com/Special/ASAP_%20SilverSolution.asp

  44. There are thousands of links and several chat lines on the Internet about Colloidal Silver, such as www.silvermedicine.org  or colloidalsilver2@yahoogroups.com or silver-digest-request@eskimo.com

  45. Review of the best generators on the market at http://www.silvermedicine.org/colloidal-silver-generators.html

  46. "Scots firm unveils lasting anti-MRSA soap containing silver" at http://news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=303&id=882602006

  47. "Effects of Silver on Wound Management" by  Robert H. Demling, MD;  Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School; Director, Burn-Wound Center, Brigham & Women's Hospital; Leslie DeSanti, RN,; Director, Burn and Wound Care Program, Health South Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital, Research Associate, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachussetts  at  WOUNDS. Demling RH, DeSanti L. Effects of silver on wound management. WOUNDS 2001;13(1 Suppl A):1–15. "addition to antibacterial properties, there appears to be a prohealing property to silver".  http://www.2012.com.au/Colloidal_SilverB.html

  48. "Researchers Examine the Environmental Effects of Silver Nanoparticles: Now used in bandages, clothing, cosmetics, car wax, laundries, plastic tubing in beverage plants, hospital operating rooms, toys, food preservative, sewage treatment, drinking water" at http://www.physorg.com/news97944800.html

  49. "Colloidal silver gaining ground as a proven, effective antibiotic remedy" at  http://www.newstarget.com/010038.html

  50. "Garments treated with metallic silver nanoparticles prevent colds and flu"at http://www.physorg.com/preview97384337.html

  51.  "Antibacterial silver products finally begin to emerge after years of FDA oppression" at http://www.newstarget.com/010761.html

  52. "EPA uses nanotech regulation ploy to target colloidal silver while ignoring all other nanotech particles" at http://www.newstarget.com/021231.html

  53. "Colloidal silver antibacterial liquid sprayed on Hong Kong subways as public health measure" at  http://www.newstarget.com/020851.html

  54. "A Small Supplement Company's Fight for Health Freedom" The persecution of Utopia Silver began five years or so ago. It is Utopia Silver's contention that the actions to restrict them are unconstitutional restraints on the freedom of commercial speech at http://www.naturalnews.com/023719.html

  55. http://www.2012.com.au/Colloidal_SilverB.html

    Laboratory results of a sample of our meso-silver and meso-gold showing particle size range from 1 to 8 nanometres at concentration of 24.2 ppm using high frequency pulse modulation, alternating polarity and constant current.  Particles of less than 1 nanometre (such as mono-atomic) are likely present but beyond the range of the measuring equipment. Bacteriological analysis shows killing of Methacillin Resistant Staph Aureus (MRSA) in 8 minutes. MRSA is lethal bacteria commonly found in hospitals.

    Colloidal Silver Bacteriology Study Results from http://www.silver-colloids.com/Pubs/biostudies.html

    Challenge tests were performed on ten pathogens listed below. The testing was performed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Microbiology Division. The tests were designed and conducted by Lori L. Daane, Ph.D., Director of Microbiology and Elizabeth Lewis Roberts, Ph.D., Microbiologist-Special Projects.

    Aspergillus niger

    Candida Albicans

    Trichophyton rubrum

    Escherichia coli

    Escherichia coli 0157H7 (hemorrhagic e.coli)

    Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE)

    Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

    Pseudomonas aeruginosa

    Vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA)

    Staphylococcus aureus

    		    

    Safety of Silver

    The World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines for drinking water quality indicate that there are no adequate data with which to derive a health-based value for silver in drinking water. These guidelines state that, “where silver salts are used to maintain the bacteriological quality of drinking-water, levels of silver up to 0.1 mg/liter (0.1 parts per million) can be tolerated without risk to health.”  Silver is regulated by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations.

    The maximum permissable contaminant level of ionic silver salts in public water supplies is 0.1 mg/liter, which is a non-enforceable guideline based on possible cosmetic effects, such as skin discoloration. The safe level for non-ionic silver is much higher.

    Surgical wound dressings; The following contain silver

    Acticoat 7, Acticoat Absorbent, Acticoat Burn, Acticoat moisture control, Actisorb, Algidex Ag, Aquacel AG, Arglaes Film, Arglaes Island, Arglaes powder, Calgitrol Ag (foam), Calgitrol Ag Plus, Contreet Hydrocolloid, Contreet® Foam, Covaclear Ag, Flamazine, Silvadene, SSD Cream, Maxorb Extra Ag, Mepilex Ag, Optifoam Ag, PolyMem Silver, Prisma, SilvaSorb Cavity, SilvaSorb Gel, SilvaSorb Perforated, SilvaSorb Sheet, SilvaSorb Site, Silver Derm, Silvercel, Silverlon calcium alginate, Silverlon island wound dressings, Silverlon negative pressure dressing. Silverlon Wound Packing Strips, Silverlon wound pad dressings, Tegaderm Ag mesh, Urgotul SSD.

    Ion versus Particles:

    "Clearing the Confusion Spread by Mesosilver's Frank Key" Natural-Immunogenics News, May 25, 2005 at http://www.natural-immunogenics.com/news_detail.php?NewsID=10

    Safety of Colloidal Particulate Silver versus risks of Ionic Silver:

    "Argyria: clinical implications of exposure to silver nitrate and silver oxide",  J Occup Med. 1979 Jun;21(6):430-5,  Rosenman KD, Moss A, Kon S.

    This article reports the clinical findings in a work force of 30 individuals who were exposed to silver nitrate and silver oxide. Six individuals had argyria and 20 had argyrosis (deposition of silver in the eye). Measurements of blood silver levels were included as part of the examination. The results of this examination generally support the benign nature of argyria, although the question of silver causing a decrement in kidney function and night vision is not settled. Periodic slit lamp examinations as well as monitoring of silver air concentrations are necessary to assure that engineering controls are actually limiting worker exposure to ionic silver salts.  PMID: 469606 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

    Silver in Food    As reported by the Silver Institute, First Quarter 2004

    AgIONS Technologies incorporated received approval by the FDA in October 2003 for use in the food industry. The FDA informed AgIONS Technologies that the product has been added to the FDA's list of food contact substances. The AgIONS Type AK product is comprised of 5% silver contained within an inert crystalline carrier. When subject to small amounts of moisture, AgIONS begins to release silver ions, which then act to eliminate bacterial growth on treated surfaces.  AgIONS is specifically designed and engineered as a surface treatment system, with wide applications in the food processing industry. Since most food processing plants have a zero tolerance policy for bacterial spoilage, the use of silver to treat surfaces and equipment used in food processing will greatly reduce bacterial growth, even under the most challenging food processing conditions.

     

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    4. 'The New Silver Solution" by Dr Kenneth Friedman, Ph.D., 2000  price $6 US

    5. "Nature's Silver Bullet" by Dr Howard Fisher B.Sc., B.Ed., D.C.  115 pages, $12.95 US

     

  56. Laboratory results suggest that Colloidal Silver solution is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent–it is able to effectively stop the growth of, and in fact kill, a variety of bacteria at http://www.amsilver.com/bacteria.htm    Specifically Staphylococcus aureus (Pneumonia, eye infections, skin infections (boils, impetigo, cellulitis, and post-operative wound infections), toxic shock syndrome, meningitis, food poisoning, osteomyelitis, and many others) inhibited @ 2.5 ppm and killed @ 5 ppm. 1/22/99 BYU Report. 

    Shigella boydii (Bacillary dysentery–characterized by severe cramping abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea) inhibited @ 1.25 ppm and killed @ 2.5 ppm. 1/22/99 BYU Report. 

    Salmonella arizona (Food poisoning, etc.) inhibited @ 2.5 ppm and killed @ 5 ppm. 1/28/99 BYU Report. 

    Salmonella typhimurium (Food poisoning and enteric fever) inhibited and killed at a concentration of 2.5 ppm. 6/7/99 BYU Report. 

    E. coli (Food poisoning, urinary tract infections, traveler’s diarrhea, diarrhea in infants, respiratory tract infections, and wound infections) inhibited and killed @ 2.5 ppm. 1/22/99 BYU Report.

    Haemophilus influenzae (Otitis media (ear infection), pneumonia, meningitis, throat and sinus infections (including epiglottitis in children and sinusitis), and suppurative arthritis in children) inhibited and killed @ 1.25 ppm. 1/22/99 BYU Report.

    Enterobacter aerogenes ( wound infections, urinary tract infections, bacteremia, and meningitis) inhibited and killed at a concentration of 2.5 ppm. 6/7/99 BYU Report.

    Enterobacter cloacae ( causes ilnesses similar to the E. aerogenes) inhibited and killed at a concentration of 5 ppm. 6/7/99 BYU Report.

    Klebsiella pneumoniae (lower respiratory tract infections, nosocomial infections (infections spread in hospitals), urinary tract and wound infections, and bacteremia) inhibited and killed @ 2.5 ppm. 1/28/99 BYU Report.

    Klebsiella oxytoca, (Similar to those infections caused by K. pneumoniae) inhibited and killed at a concentration of 2.5 ppm. 6/7/99 BYU Report.

    Pseudomonas aeruginosa (severe burn and wound infections, keratitis, pneumonia, meningitis, nosocomial infections, urinary tract infections, etc.) inhibited @ 2.5 ppm and killed @ 5 ppm. 1/22/99 BYU Report. 

    Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumonia, meningitis, sinusitis, otitis media (ear infection) inhibited @ 2.5 ppm and killed @ 5 ppm. 4/21/99 BYU Report.

    Streptococcus pyogenes (skin infections, upper respiratory infections (i.e. strep throat) impetigo, hospital-acquired infections, scarlet fever, etc.) inhibited and killed @ 1.25 ppm. 1/22/99 BYU Report.

    Streptococcus faecalis (Urinary tract infections, endocarditis, wound infections, etc.) inhibited @ 2.5 ppm and killed @ 5 ppm. 1/22/99 BYU Report.

    Streptococcus mutans (A major cause dental plaque and tooth decay etc.) inhibited and killed @ 5 ppm. 2/3/99 BYU Report.

    Streptococcus gordonii (Tooth decay, also implicated in infective endocarditis-an infection of the heart valves) inhibited and killed @ 5 ppm. BYU Report 2/12/99. 

    Selected Abstracts

    "Assessment of the Antiviral Properties of Zeolites Containing Metal (silver & copper) Ions" Kelly R. Bright, Enue E. Sicairos-Ruelas, Patricia M. Gundy and Charles P. Gerba1 Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Science, The University of Arizona, Building 38, Room 429, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA, December 2008 Food and Environmental Virology

    Abstract  The antiviral properties of zeolite (sodium aluminosilicate) powders amended with metal ions were assessed using human coronavirus 229E, feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV), and feline calicivirus F-9. Zeolites containing silver and silver/copper caused significant reductions of coronavirus 229E after 1 h in suspension. The silver/copper combination yielded a >5.13-log10 reduction within 24 h. It was also the most effective (>3.18-log10) against FIPV after 4 h. Other formulations were ineffective against FIPV. On plastic coupons with incorporated silver/copper-zeolites, >1.7-log10 and >3.8-log10 reductions were achieved for coronavirus 229E and feline calicivirus within 24 h, respectively. Silver/copper zeolite reduced titers of all viruses tested, suggesting that it may be effective against related pathogens of interest [i.e., SARS coronavirus, other coronaviruses, human norovirus (calicivirus)]. Of note, it was effective against both enveloped and nonenveloped viruses. Metal-zeolites could therefore possibly be used in applications to reduce virus contamination of fomites and thus the spread of viral diseases.

    “Dual use of silver for management of chronic bone infections and infected non-unions” Nand S; Sengar GK; Nand S; Jain VK; Gupta TD ,  GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, J Indian Med Assoc, 94(3):91-5 1996 Mar

    Abstract:  Broad spectrum antibacterial effect of electrically generated silver ions has been fully established. Present work consists of clinical evaluation of beneficial antibacterial effect of silver ions liberated electrically with the help of locally manufactured power pack in 920 proved cases of chronic osteomyelitis with or without pathological fractures and septic non-unions. Wound debridement, silver iontophoresis, proper immobilisation and subsequent wound care yielded not only control of bone infections in 85% cases, but also produced healing of pathological fractures in 83% patients. Results remained unaffected by age or sex of patient, type of bone involved, duration of previous illness or type of previous treatment. Follow-up varied from 6 months to 10 years. This technique is likely to open a new chapter in treatment of chronic resistant bone infections and septic non-unions due to open fractures particularly in developing countries of the world.

     

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