Surface area wiped, product type, and target strain impact bactericidal efficacy of ready-to-use disinfectant Towelettes

Abstract Background Disinfectant products are often used on environmental surfaces (e.g. countertops, patient beds) and patient care equipment in healthcare facilities to help prevent the transmission of healthcare-associated infections. Ready-to-use (RTU) disinfectants in the form of pre-wetted tow...

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Main Authors: Alyssa M West, Carine A Nkemngong, Maxwell G Voorn, Tongyu Wu, Xiaobao Li, Peter J Teska, Haley F Oliver
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-018-0416-z