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To explore the historical medical applications of silver before antibiotics were introduced.

History of the Medical Use of Silver

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Review highlights silver's significant role as an antimicrobial agent prior to antibiotics, suggesting its continued importance.

To explore the historical medical applications of silver before antibiotics were introduced.
Conducted a literature review in English, primarily using PUBMED.
Focused on medical uses of silver prior to the 1940s.
Silver has been used for at least six millennia to prevent microbial infections.
It has shown effectiveness against nearly all tested microorganisms.
Silver significantly contributed to advancements in radiology and improved wound healing.

J. Wesley Alexander (2009) studied this question.

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