Influence of rub-in technique on required application time and hand coverage in hygienic hand disinfection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Recent data indicate that full efficacy of a hand rub preparation for hygienic hand disinfection can be achieved within 15 seconds (s). However, the efficacy test used for the European Norm (EN) 1500 samples only the fingertips. Ther...

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Main Authors: Feil Yvonne, Reichel Mirja, Kampf Günter, Eggerstedt Sven, Kaulfers Paul-Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/149