High Touch Surface Bioburden Associated with the Use of Disinfectants with and Without Continuously Active Disinfection in Ambulatory Care Settings
Overview
Overview
Journal
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Specialties
Health Services
Infectious Diseases
Nursing
Public Health
Infectious Diseases
Nursing
Public Health
Date
2024 Feb 20
PMID
38374787
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Abstract
A quaternary ammonium and alcohol-based disinfectant with reported continuous activity demonstrated reduced microbial buildup on surfaces over time compared to routine disinfectants without continuous activity in and hospital studies. We compared these disinfectants in ambulatory settings and found no difference in bioburden on high-touch surfaces over time.
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