Limitations of the efficacy of surface disinfection in the healthcare setting.
We examined the efficacy of 2 commercially available wipes to effectively remove, kill, and prevent the transfer of both methicillin-resistant and methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus from contaminated surfaces. Although wipes play a role in decreasing the number of pathogenic bacteria from contaminated surfaces, they can potentially transfer bacteria to other surfaces if they are reused.
Williams
Gareth J
GJ
Welsh School of Pharmacy, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK. williamsgj3@cf.ac.uk
Denyer
Stephen P
SP
Hosein
Ian K
IK
Hill
Dylan W
DW
Maillard
Jean-Yves
JY
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology; D001645:Biguanides / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods*; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D055624:Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / Q000187:drug effects; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests / Q000379:methods; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000187:drug effects; D014852:Wales
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001645:Biguanides; D004202:Disinfectants; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds