Silver v Bacteria + some Viruses - Its many uses

Hi - we seem to be in a bit of a rut with the current thread (my opinion -and that is OK) .. maybe a short 'change' . Something many may not have known about - silver's medical use. If not happy with the choice.... then do not promote the thread. Maybe whist things are a little quiet - awaiting some event -------

-In the world of useful elements, silver should be gold.

Silver compounds are used widely as effective antimicrobial agents to combat pathogens (bacteria, viruses and eukaryotic microorganisms) in the clinic and for public health hygiene. Silver cations (Ag⁺) are microcidal at low concentrations and used to treat burns, wounds and ulcers.


Silver is a well-documented antimicrobial, that has been shown to kill bacteria, fungi and certain viruses. It is the positively charged silver ions (Ag+) that possess the antimicrobial effect^{21, 22}. Silver ions target microorganisms through several different modes of action.

The use of silver in medicine dates back thousands of years, and scientists have long known that the metal is a potent antibacterial agent. Silver ions perform their deadly work by punching holes in bacterial membranes and wreaking havoc once inside.

Oh ! and what raises its ugly head - The C hinese V irus:-

https://www.sportingtex.com/what_is_silver_ion_antimicrobial_fabric