Here's a report[0] given to the Sheffield Trust Executive Group talking about cystic fibrosis, one of the recommendations they made included: "... bactericidal

Here's a report[0] given to the Sheffield Trust Executive Group talking about cystic fibrosis, one of the recommendations they made included: "... bactericidal copper touch plates on doors and handles... " For much the same reasons as other commenters have pointed out, they have excellent antimicrobial properties. I'm moving into a new build at the moment, and we're using copper for the very same reasons. Being quadriplegic, infections are an absolute nightmare to get rid of so these things are going to be invaluable. [0]:http://www.sth.nhs.uk/clientfiles/File/Enclosure%20I%20-%20Cystic%20Fibrosis%20Unit%20(2)%20%2012%20-%207%20-11.pdf http://www.sth.nhs.uk/clientfiles/File/Enclosure%20I%20-%20C...