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Evidence integration on health damage for humidifier disinfectant exposure and legal presumption of causation [PDF]

Epidemiology and Health, 2023
OBJECTIVES Inhalation exposure to humidifier disinfectants has resulted to various types of health damages in Korea. To determine the epidemiological correlation necessary for presuming the legal causation, we aimed to develop a method to synthesize the ...
Mina Ha, Taehyun Park, Jong-Hyun Lee, Younghee Kim, Jungyun Lim, Yong-Wook Baek, Sol Yu, Hyen-Mi Chung, Kyu Hyuck Chung, Hae-Kwan Cheong, Review Committee for the Epidemiological Correlations between Humidifier Disinfectants Exposure and Health Effects   +10 more
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The past, present and future of humidifier disinfectant-associated interstitial lung diseases in children [PDF]

Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics, 2020
Exposure to environmental factors can cause interstitial lung diseases (ILDs); however, such types of ILDs are rare. From 2007 to 2011, an ILD epidemic occurred in South Korea owing to inhalational exposure to toxic chemicals in humidifier disinfectants (
Eun Lee, So-Yeon Lee, Soo-Jong Hong
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The effectiveness of a nonalcoholic disinfectant containing metal ions, with broad antimicrobial activity

Scientific Reports, 2021
Disinfectants have different efficacies depending on their use and the target microorganism. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of our new nonalcoholic disinfectant, which consists mainly of metal ions.
Tokuhiro Matsubara, Shuichi Maki, Yukiko Toshimori   +2 more
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A Study of Toxic Effects of Formalin on Health of First Year Medical and Dental Students [PDF]

International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery, 2022
Introduction: Formalin is widely and commonly used as a fixative for microscopy, histology, preservative and disinfectant, etc. Despite formalin being extensively used in different fields, its toxicity is frequently ignored.
Refli Fernande, Vaishali Anturlika, Dhaval Patil   +2 more
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The Disinfectant Properties of Suspensions of Herbal Extracts: An Antibacterial Study against Escherichia Coli and Staphylococcus Aureus

Journal of Sustainable Environment, 2022
The herbal disinfection suspensions were tested on microorganisms isolated from the kitchen floor surface using the disc diffusion technique. Three plant extracts were prepared in an aqueous solvent, and their inhibitory zones were determined.
Bakhtawar Khair Muhammad Pirzada, Ayesha Tajammul, Zubair Ahmed   +2 more
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Research progress on the injury mechanism and detection method of disinfectant-injured Escherichia coli in the drinking water system

Aqua, 2021
Sublethally injured bacteria can still develop into normal bacteria under favorable growth conditions, and their pathogenicity poses a great threat to human health.
Cui-min Feng, Na Zhu, Ji-yue Jin, Ying Li, Zhen Xu, Tong Wei, Rui Yu   +6 more
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Long-lasting multi-surface disinfectant: Evaluation of efficiency and durability

Results in Engineering, 2022
The present work aimed to study the efficacy and durability of a long-term multi-surface disinfectant. The disinfectant formulation understudy had hydrogen peroxide and ethanol as active substances, among other substances.
Débora Castro, Isabel Ferreri, Isabel Carvalho, Mariana Henriques   +3 more
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Are Dropped Bone Grafts Safe to be Re-used? - An Experimental Study Comparing Efficacy of Chlorhexidine, Povidone-Iodine and Alcohol [PDF]

Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 2021
INTRODUCTION: A dilemma arises when a bone graft or fracture fragment is accidentally dropped on the operation theatre floor and becomes contaminated.
Mat-Salleh MF, Sadagatullah AN, Ibrahim MY, Abdul-Aziz I, Wan-Abdullah WA, Maning N, Md-Hassan MN, Ab-Rashid MR   +7 more
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Disinfectant wipes transfer Clostridioides difficile spores from contaminated surfaces to uncontaminated surfaces during the disinfection process

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2020
Background Pre-wetted disinfectant wipes are increasingly being used in healthcare facilities to help address the risk of healthcare associated infections (HAIs).
Carine A. Nkemngong, Gurpreet K. Chaggar, Xiaobao Li, Peter J. Teska, Haley F. Oliver   +4 more
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Contact time has limited impact on the efficacy of disinfectant towelettes when tested under conditions reflective of realistic use

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2023
Background Disinfectant towelettes are increasingly being used as a means to prevent transmission of clinically important pathogens which could lead to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). However, the efficacy of disinfectant towelette products when
Alyssa M. Kelley, Maxwell G. Voorn, Geraldine M. Tembo, Connor M. Horn, Xiaobao Li, Peter J. Teska, Haley F. Oliver   +6 more
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