| abstract |
Compositions for treating a biofilm comprising viable microorganisms are provided. The compositions include a suspending medium, a bioactive glass comprising B 2 O 3 , and an effective amount of an antimicrobial compound selected from the group consisting of antimicrobial biguanide, quaternary ammonium compound, silver or copper deposited as a coating on the surface of the bioactive glass, and antimicrobial lipid component. Methods of treating a biofilm or a surface with the compositions are also provided. |