Abstract
We examined the efficacy of 2 commercially available wipes to effectively remove, kill, and prevent the transfer of both methicillin-resistant and methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus from contaminated surfaces. Although wipes play a role in decreasing the number of pathogenic bacteria from contaminated surfaces, they can potentially transfer bacteria to other surfaces if they are reused.
Publication types
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
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Biguanides / administration & dosage
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Biguanides / pharmacology
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Cross Infection / prevention & control*
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Disinfectants* / administration & dosage
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Disinfectants* / pharmacology
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Disinfection / methods*
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Equipment Contamination / prevention & control*
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Hospitals, University*
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Humans
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Infection Control
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests / methods
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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / administration & dosage
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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / pharmacology
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Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology
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Staphylococcal Infections / prevention & control*
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Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects
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Wales
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Biguanides
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Disinfectants
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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds