Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Fibers.

Healthcare-associated infections (HAI), or nosocomial infections, are a global health and economic problem in developed and developing countries, particularly for immunocompromised patients in their intensive care units (ICUs) and surgical site hospital areas. Recurrent pathogens in HAIs prevail over antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as methicillin-resistant (MRSA) and . For this reason, natural antibacterial mechanisms are a viable alternative for HAI treatment.