L. Fiuza

Extracorporeal near-infrared–activated antimicrobial photodynamic therapy for pneumonia using an ICG–polymer formulation

Abstract. Significance Pneumonia remains a global health challenge, exacerbated by antimicrobial resistance, which limits the effectiveness of conventional treatments. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) has emerged as a promising alternative for lower respiratory infections; however, its in vivo performance is h...