> The spores I agree, it will not kill them unless you can germinate
them
> first.  Can you point me to any reference that gives this
information?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Marshall

Yes,

Slawson, R.M., Van Dyke, M.I., Lee, H. and Trevors, J.T. (1992)
Germanium and Silver Resistance, accumulation and toxicity in
microorganisms. Article found in Plasmid. Academic Press, Inc., San
Diego, V.27, 1, pp. 73-79

Thurman, R.B., and Gerba, C.p. (1989). The molecular mechanisms of
copper and silver ion disinfection of bacteria and viruses. Paper. The
First International Conference on Gold and Silver in Medicine. The
Silver Institute: Washington V. 18, 4, p. 295 and p. 302

Thanks to Dr John Hill for these references.

Ivan.


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