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.
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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 +4 more
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Surface disinfection challenges for Candida auris: an in-vitro study [PDF]
, 2018 The emerging pathogenic multidrug-resistant yeast Candida auris is an important source of healthcare-associated infections and of growing global clinical concern.
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Toxicological evidence integration to confirm the biological plausibility of the association between humidifier disinfectant exposure and respiratory diseases using the AEP-AOP framework [PDF]
Epidemiology and HealthOBJECTIVES Exposure to humidifier disinfectants has been linked to respiratory diseases, including interstitial lung disease, asthma, and pneumonia. Consequently, numerous toxicological studies have explored respiratory damage as both a necessary and ...
Ha Ryong Kim +10 more
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Communications Medicine, 2022 Although often overlooked, the use of disinfectants can lead to antimicrobial resistance and this may exacerbate resistance to antibiotics. Here, we explain why all antimicrobial agents, including disinfectants, should be used prudently in a way that is guided by evidence.
Harrie F. G. van Dijk +12 more
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Environmentally friendly disinfectant: Production, disinfectant action and efficiency [PDF]
Hemijska Industrija, 2006 Silver is a known disinfectant from ancient times, and it has been widely used for various purposes: for food and water disinfection, curing of wounds and as a universal antibiotic for a wide spectrum of diseases - until the Second World War and the ...
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Study of Disinfectant Resistance Genes in Ocular Isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Antibiotics, 2018 Background: The prevalence of disinfectant resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa is on the rise. P. aeruginosa is the most common bacteria isolated from cases of microbial keratitis.
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Evaluation of possible use of disinfectant based on chlorine dioxide in dairy plant [PDF]
Veterinarski Glasnik, 2009 Poor sanitation of food contact surfaces has been a contributing factor in food borne disease outbreaks, especially those involving Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus etc.
Rakić-Martinez Mira, Katić Vera
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Biofilm-forming capability of highly virulent, multidrug-resistant Candida auris [PDF]
, 2017 The emerging multidrug-resistant yeast pathogen Candida auris has attracted considerable attention as a source of healthcare–associated infections. We report that this highly virulent yeast has the capacity to form antifungal resistant biofilms sensitive
Borman, Andrew +6 more
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Disinfectant Performance of a Chlorine Regenerable Antibacterial Microfiber Fabric as a Reusable Wiper. [PDF]
, 2019 Rechargeable disinfectant performance of a microfiber fabric grafted with a halamine precursor, 3-allyl-5,5-dimethylhydantoin (ADMH), was tested in an actual use situation in a university student dining hall.
Chen, Yongbang +3 more
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