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.
Welsh School of Pharmacy, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK. williamsgj3@cf.ac.uk
Gareth J
GJ
Williams
Stephen P
SP
Denyer
Ian K
IK
Hosein
Dylan W
DW
Hill
Jean-Yves
JY
Maillard
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