Table 3.
The number of colony-forming units (CFU) of the studied microorganisms along the edge of the bandage at a distance to both sides of the edge equal to the diameter of one colony (Me (Q1; Q3)) and the level of statistical significance (p) between control groups and gauze with AgNPs.
| Strain of Microorganism | Control (Normal Bandage) | AgNPs-Containing Bandage | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 7.0 (6.0; 8.0) | 0.0 (0.0; 1.0) | <0.001 |
| Staphylococcus haemolyticus | 11.0 (7.5; 14.5) | 7.5 (6.0; 8.0) | 0.049 |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 5.0 (5.0; 6.0) | 2.0 (1.0; 3.0) | <0.001 |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 6.5 (6.0; 7.0) | 2.0 (1.0; 3.0) | <0.001 |
| Escherichia coli | 16.0 (13.5; 17.5) | 6.0 (4.0; 7.0) | <0.001 |
| Moraxella spp. | 8.0 (5.0; 8.5) | 3.0 (2.5; 4.0) | 0.002 |