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Potential role of inanimate surfaces for the spread of coronaviruses and their inactivation with disinfectant agents

open access: yesInfection Prevention in Practice, 2020
Summary The novel human coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has become a global health concern causing severe respiratory tract infections in humans. Human-to-human transmissions have been described, probably via droplets but possibly also via contaminated hands or ...
G. Kampf
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Disinfectant testing for veterinary and agricultural applications: A review

open access: yesZoonoses and Public Health, 2021
Disinfectants for veterinary and livestock use, plus skin antiseptics, are critical elements for the control of infectious agents, including zoonotic and antimicrobial‐resistant micro‐organisms, in managed animal species.
A. Wales   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Effect of Some Disinfectant Solutions on the Adherence of Candida albicans to Three Types of Acrylic Resin Denture Base Materials [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Objective: Microbial adhesion to denture surface is problematic for denture wearers, especially those with impaired dexterities. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of two plant extracts (clove and Basil) in addition to Chlorhexidine on ...
Seeran M. Ahmed, Nadia T. Jaffer
core   +1 more source

Contact time has limited impact on the efficacy of disinfectant towelettes when tested under conditions reflective of realistic use

open access: yesAntimicrobial 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   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Integrated evidence supports a causal association between PHMG-P exposure and pneumonitis [PDF]

open access: yesEpidemiology and Health
Polyhexamethylene guanidine phosphate (PHMG-P) is a guanidine-based disinfectant previously used in household humidifiers in Korea. This study evaluated whether PHMG-P exposure is causally linked to pneumonitis by integrating epidemiological ...
Yong Joo Park   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Eco enzyme and its benefits for organic rice production and disinfectant

open access: yes, 2021
Eco enzyme is a fermented liquid from organic waste fruits, vegetables, and other organic waste which is very useful for agriculture, health, and households.
Y. Hasanah
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Disinfectant wipes transfer Clostridioides difficile spores from contaminated surfaces to uncontaminated surfaces during the disinfection process

open access: yesAntimicrobial 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
doaj   +1 more source

Silver nanoparticles as an effective disinfectant: A review

open access: yesMaterials Science and Engineering C: Materials for Biological Applications, 2018
The paradigm modifications in the metallic crystals from bulky to micro-size to nano-scale have resulted in excellent and amazing properties; which have been the remarkable interests in a wider range of applications.
S. Deshmukh   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Assessment of ecological hazards and environmental fate of disinfectant quaternary ammonium compounds

open access: yesEcotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2020
Disinfectant quaternary ammonium compounds (Quats) have diverse uses in a variety of consumer and commercial products, particularly cleaning products. With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have become a primary tool to inactivate the SARS-CoV-
P. DeLeo   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The Acinetobacter baumannii disinfectant resistance protein, AmvA, is a spermidine and spermine efflux pump

open access: yesCommunications Biology, 2021
Antimicrobial resistance genes, including multidrug efflux pumps, evolved long before the ubiquitous use of antimicrobials in medicine and infection control.
F. Short   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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