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Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy: An Effective Alternative Approach to Control Bacterial Infections Publisher



Mahmoudi H1 ; Bahador A2 ; Pourhajibagher M3 ; Alikhani MY1
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Source: Journal of Lasers in Medical Sciences Published:2018


Abstract

Introduction: The purpose of this review was to evaluate the available literature for in vitro and in vivo effectiveness of antimicrobial Photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in the field of bacteriology. Methods: A review of the relevant articles carried out in PubMed and Scopus to determine the efficiency of aPDT used in the reduction of microbial infection. Thirty-one relevant documents retrieved from PubMed, Scopus by inserting antimicrobial photodynamic therapy and bacterial infection and photodynamic therapy keywords. Results: According to different results, aPDT can be used as an adjuvant for the treatment of infectious diseases. The use of photosensitizer methylene blue, toluidine blue O (TBO), indocyanine green with light diode laser centered at (630±10 nm) and (650±10 nm) wavelengths have been shown to have significant results for the treatment of infectious diseases and bactericidal properties Conclusion: These findings suggest that, aPDT can be an efficient method in the treatment of localized and superficial infections. © 2012 J Lasers Med Sci Powered by Open Journal Systems.
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