Evaluation of disinfectant efficacy against multidrug-resistant bacteria: A comprehensive analysis of different methods.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.04.001
Abstract: BACKGROUND Multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria (MDR-GNB) constitute a threat to health care worldwide. Disinfectants are used to prevent and control the spread of MDR-GNB in a hospital setting but their efficacy might be impaired by bacterial… read more here.
Keywords: disinfectant efficacy; minimum inhibitory; efficacy; different methods ... See more keywords
A rapid model for developing dry surface biofilms of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa for in vitro disinfectant efficacy testing
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DOI: 10.1186/s13756-020-00792-9
Abstract: Bacterial biofilms persistent on dry environmental surfaces in healthcare facilities play an important role in the occurrence of healthcare associated infections (HAI). Compared to wet surface biofilms and planktonic bacteria, dry surface biofilms (DSB) are… read more here.
Keywords: disinfectant efficacy; model; efficacy testing; surface biofilms ... See more keywords
Assessment of disinfectant efficacy in reducing microbial growth
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269850
Abstract: The incidence of hospital- and community-acquired infections has been dramatically increased worldwide. Accordingly, hands hygiene and the use of disinfectants have been increased leading to the expansion in hand sanitizers production to meet public demand.… read more here.
Keywords: microbial growth; assessment disinfectant; disinfectant efficacy; growth ... See more keywords
Essential Oil Disinfectant Efficacy Against SARS-CoV-2 Microbial Surrogates
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.783832
Abstract: Reports of COVID-19 cases potentially attributed to fomite transmission led to the extensive use of various disinfectants to control viral spread. Alternative disinfectants, such as essential oils, have emerged as a potential antimicrobial. Four essential… read more here.
Keywords: sars cov; efficacy sars; oil disinfectant; essential oil ... See more keywords