Research Article

Cefuroxime-Loaded Hydrogels for Prevention and Treatment of Bacterial Contamination of Open Wounds

Table 4

Antimicrobial activity of cefuroxime-loaded hydrogels swollen in 1 mg/mL antibiotic solution.

SampleDiameter of the growth inhibition zone (mm)
S. aureusE. coliKlebsiella sp.

1PAA-0.4-Cef
2D20-g-PAA-0.4-Cef
3D100-g-PAA-0.4-Cef
4D500-g-PAA-0.4-Cef
5DS500-g-PAA-0.4-Cef