> 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. -- The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. To join or quit silver-list or silver-digest send an e-mail message to: [email protected] -or- [email protected] with the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the SUBJECT line. To post, address your message to: [email protected] List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>

