title: [The antimicrobial effectiveness of hand antiseptics].
abstract: The new developed antimicrobial agent metacid (chlorine hydrate of polyhexamethylene guanidine) has been suggested to antiseptic of hands in 0.25% water/alcohole solution resp. 0.5% water solution by reason of its good antiseptic effectivity. Admixtures in soaps the agent is able to increase their antiseptic activity distinctly. Metacid in its effectivity can be compared to chlorhexidin.
authors.affiliation: Zentrales Wissenschaftliches Allunionsforschungsinstitut für Desinfektion und Sterilisation Moskau, UdSSR.
authors.forename: N F
authors.initials: NF
authors.lastname: Sokolowa
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Sukiasjan
authors.forename: W I
authors.initials: WI
authors.lastname: Belowa
mesh_terms: D015169:Colony Count, Microbial; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006146:Guanidines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006225:Hand / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D004202:Disinfectants; D006146:Guanidines; C060540:polyhexamethyleneguanidine
vernacular_title: Antimikrobielle Wirksamkeit von Händeantiseptika.