Zhang Zhen, Wang Jiahao, Hu Yihe, Wang Long
Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Front Microbiol. 2022 Jul 25;13:888266. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.888266. eCollection 2022.
Bacteria have brought great harm to the public, especially after the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria. This has rendered traditional antibiotic therapy ineffective. In recent years, hyperthermia has offered new treatments to remove bacteria. Microwaves (MW) are a component of the electromagnetic spectrum and can rapidly heat materials. Taking advantage of this characteristic of MW, related studies have shown that both thermal and non-thermal effects of MW can inactivate various bacteria. Even though the understanding of MW in the field of bacteria is not sufficient for widespread use at present, MW has performed well in dealing with microorganisms and controlling infection. This review will focus on the application of MW in bacteria and discuss the advantages, prospects and challenges of using MW in the bacterial field.
细菌给公众带来了巨大危害，尤其是在多重耐药菌出现之后。这使得传统抗生素治疗失效。近年来，热疗为除菌提供了新的治疗方法。微波（MW）是电磁频谱的一个组成部分，能够快速加热物质。利用微波的这一特性，相关研究表明，微波的热效应和非热效应都能使各种细菌失活。尽管目前在细菌领域对微波的了解还不足以广泛应用，但微波在处理微生物和控制感染方面表现良好。本文综述将聚焦于微波在细菌方面的应用，并讨论在细菌领域使用微波的优势、前景和挑战。
