A medical device for example a wound dressing having antibacterial and optionally, antifungal properties, are provided together with methods for making the device. An exemplary dressing includes a layer of silver-containing fabric, (optionally) a layer of absorbent material, and (optionally) a layer...http://www.google.com/patents/US8118791?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8118791 - Medical device