A mathematical model for the impact of disinfectants on the control of bacterial diseases
Here, we investigate a mathematical model to assess the impact of disinfectants in controlling diseases that spread in the population via direct contacts with the infected persons and also due to bacteria present in the environment.
Rabindra Kumar Gupta +4 more
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Disinfection and Disinfectants [PDF]
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Trimethylamine N-Oxide Reduces the Susceptibility of Escherichia coli to Multiple Antibiotics
Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), an important intestinal flora-derived metabolite, plays a role in the development of cardiovascular disease and tumor immunity.
Jiaxin Qiao +3 more
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Social interactions in the Burkholderia cepacia complex : biofilms and quorum sensing [PDF]
Burkholderia cepacia complex bacteria are opportunistic pathogens that cause respiratory tract infections in susceptible patients, mainly people with cystic fibrosis. There is convincing evidence that B.
Coenye, Tom
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Listeria monocytogenes is considered a foodborne pathogen of serious concern capable of forming multispecies biofilms with other bacterial species, such as Pseudomonas spp., adhered onto stainless steel (SS) surfaces.
Pedro Rodríguez-López +2 more
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Compliance of Healthcare Workers with Hand Hygiene Practices in the Northeast of Iran: an Overt Observation [PDF]
Hand hygiene (HH) is one of the most effective methods to prevent transmission and spread of microorganisms from one patient to another, also, it used to reduce the spread of pathogens in clinical settings and to help control outbreaks but compliance is ...
Ghazvini, K. (Kiarash) +2 more
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Antifungal Effect of Silver Nitrate on Prosthodontic Dentures
Background/Aim: Although there are studies about the antimicrobial activity of silver, there is no study evaluating it as a denture disinfectant. The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of 6 disinfectant solutions (50% vinegar, 100 ...
Ozdogan Mahmut Sertac +5 more
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Effect of a pre-milking teat foam and a liner disinfectant on the presence of mesophilic and (proteolytic) psychrotrophic bacteria prior to milking [PDF]
Contamination of raw milk by psychrotrophs can lead to the production of heat-resistant proteases and subsequent spoilage of UHT milk. Therefore, this research communication evaluated the effect of a pre-milking teat disinfectant (active components: L-(+)
De Block, J. +5 more
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Wettability changes in polyether impression materials subjected to immersion disinfection
Background: Disinfection of impression materials prevents cross-contamination; however, the disinfectants may alter the wettability property. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the wettability changes of polyether impression material after
Shweta Shetty +2 more
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The efficacy and safety of electrolyzed water against Covid-19 as an alternative hand sanitizer [PDF]
Aim To investigate the efficacy of electrolyzed water against viruses and its safety to the skin. Methods Virus culture was carried out at level-3 Bio-Safety (BSL3) facilities. The test material was prepared at room temperature mixed with one part virus
Rachmat Hidayat, Patricia Wulandari
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