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ALCOHOL BASED HAND SANITIZERS IN KENYA- PRE AND PERI COVID-19

, 2023
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Alcohol- Based Hand Sanitizers were highly recommended globally as a control mechanism for the virus. However, there is no documented evidence of the impact of the pandemic on the quality of the sanitizers.
Omari, S
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Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 by 2 commercially available Benzalkonium chloride-based hand sanitizers in comparison with an 80% ethanol-based hand sanitizer

Infection Prevention in Practice, 2021
Summary: Background: The CDC and WHO recommend alcohol-based hand sanitizers to inactivate severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 [SARS-CoV-2].
Brandon L. Herdt, Elaine P. Black, Sifang S. Zhou, Cameron J. Wilde   +3 more
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Rhamnolipid Nano-Micelles versus Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer: A Comparative Study for Antibacterial Activity against Hospital-Acquired Infections and Toxicity Concerns

Antibiotics, 2022
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are considered to be a major global healthcare challenge, in large part because of the development of microbial resistance to currently approved antimicrobial drugs.
Yasmin Abo-zeid, Marwa Reda Bakkar, Gehad E. Elkhouly, Nermeen R. Raya, Dalia Zaafar   +4 more
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Adverse Effects Induced by Long-term Use of Hand Sanitizers Among Health Staff During COVID-19 [PDF]

Journal of Advances in Environmental Health Research, 2022
Background: The present study examines the various complications and impurities of alcoholbased hand sanitizers during COVID-19 among health workers in Hamadan City, Iran.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 178 healthcare workers in ...
Ali Poormohammadi, Saeid Bashirian, Salman Khazaei, Reza Solgi, Ali Reza Soltanian, Mohammadreza Sobhan, Fereshteh Mehri   +6 more
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Sanitizer-associated systemic side effects in the era of COVID-19: a pharmacovigilance study

Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 2022
Background The practice of proper hand sanitization became of utmost importance and one of the best protective measures during the pandemic outbreak of COVID-19. However, misuse of disinfectants can be an overwhelming issue because of increasing demands,
Hasnaa Osama, Mona A. Abdelrahman
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A review on using an alcohol-based sanitizer as a prophylactic measure against microorganisms

Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Research, 2021
Because of the COVID 19 pandemic, we now utilise hand sanitizer in our daily lives. Hand hygiene has become a legal requirement. Infection control is becoming a requirement.
Priyanka Ranabhat, Deepika Khatiwara, Moumita Paul, Arnab Bagchi   +3 more
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Evaluating the effectiveness of alcohol-based hand sanitizers compared to alcohol-free hand sanitizers [PDF]

, 2016
  Background and Purpose: Hand washing is one of the most important critical control points in public premises in preventing the spread of bacteria and viruses.
BCIT School of Health Sciences, Environmental Health, Song, Derek, Heacock, Helen   +2 more
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Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers: Review of Efficacy and Adverse Effect [PDF]

, 2020
Objective: The use and adverse effect of alcohol-based hand sanitizers as a preventive measure in combating the spread of COVID-19.  Materials and Methods: A literature search of the electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Research gate and Embase
Fayoke, Ayoyinka Bridget, Funmilayo, Oluwatuyi Mayowa, Oluwatuyi, Shegun Victor, Ogunrinde, Modupe Elizabeth, Agbele, Alaba Tolulope, Ayo, Adelabu Mobolaji, Deborah, Ajijola Anuoluwapo, Ayo, Awe Tolulope Veronica   +7 more
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How Impurities Responsible for Recalls Emerge in Hand Sanitizers [PDF]

, 2022
The global pandemic has created an unprecedented demand for alcohol-based hand sanitizers. This stimulated the entry of many new producers of hand sanitizers, both to provide a new business during the general shutdowns, and to meet the needs of society ...
John F., Trant, Neda, Mashhadi, Paul, Tucci, Justin , Binder, Farsheed, Shahbazi-Raz, Bukola R., Aremu   +5 more
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Preparation and evaluation of benzalkonium chloride hand sanitizer as a potential alternative for alcohol-based hand gels

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2021
Hand hygiene is one of the effective measures for reducing the transmission of infections. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers containing ethanol or isopropanol are considered efficient alternatives to handwashing with water and soap.
Alhassan H. Aodah, Abrar A. Bakr, Rayan Y. Booq, Mohammed J. Rahman, Dunia A. Alzahrani, Khulud A. Alsulami, Hassa A. Alshaya, Mohammed S. Alsuabeyl, Essam J. Alyamani, Essam A. Tawfik   +9 more
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