title: An ınvestigation into the in-vitro effectiveness of electrolyzed water against various microorganisms.
abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the in-vitro antimicrobial activity of usage and normal concentrations of electrolyzed water in hospital. In our study, the effects of different concentrations of electrolyzed water named Envirolyte® (Industries International Ltd., Estonia) on two gram positive, four gram negative standard strains and clinical isolates of four gram negative, two gram positive, one spore-forming bacillus and Myroides spp strains that lead to hospital infections were researched. The effects of different concentrations and different contact times of Envirolyte® electrolyzed water on cited strains were researched through method of qualitative suspension tests. Petri dishes fo bacteria have been incubated at 37°C 48 hours. Bactericidal disinfectant was interpreted to be effective at the end of the period due to the lack of growth. Solutions to which disinfectant were not added were prepared with an eye to control reproduction and controlcultures were made by using neutralizing agents. 1/1, 1/2, and 1/10 concentrations of Envirolyte® electrolyzed water were found to be effective on the bacteria that lead to hospital infections used during all test times. As a conclusion, based upon the results we acquired, it was observed that Envirolyte® electrolyzed water of 100% concentration would be convenient to be used for disinfection when diluted to a usage concentration of 1/10.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Microbiology, Medical Faculty, Ondokuz Mayis University Samsun, Turkey.
authors.forename: Keramettin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Yanik
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Microbiology, Medical Faculty, Ondokuz Mayis University Samsun, Turkey.
authors.forename: Adil
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Karadag
authors.affiliation: Adana Numune Education and Research Hospital Laboratory of Microbiology Adana Turkey.
authors.forename: Nevzat
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Unal
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Microbiology, Medical Faculty, Ondokuz Mayis University Samsun, Turkey.
authors.forename: Hakan
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Odabasi
authors.affiliation: Department of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, Medical Faculty, Ondokuz Mayis University Samsun, Turkey.
authors.forename: Saban
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Esen
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Microbiology, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Murat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gunaydin
keywords: Electrolyzed water; bacteria; disinfectant