Abstract:Pressure ulcers are injuries that can cause bacterial proliferation, and when infected are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Thus, photodynamic therapy becomes an adjunct to the treatment with medications because it has the bactericidal capacity. In this way, this study aims to analyze in vitro the bactericidal effect of methylene blue by associating it with the low-level laser in the wavelength of 830nm to determine which therapeutic doses present better efficacy in the treatment of bacteria … Show more
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