Hydrogen peroxide and sodium hypochlorite disinfectants are more effective against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms than quaternary ammonium compounds

Hydrogen peroxide and sodium hypochlorite disinfectants are more effective against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms than quaternary ammonium compounds

Abstract Background Antimicrobial disinfectants are used as primary treatment options against pathogens on surfaces in healthcare facilities to help prevent healthcare associated infections (HAIs). On many surfaces, pathogenic microorganisms exist as biofilms and form an extracellular matrix that pr...

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Main Authors: Caitlinn B. Lineback, Carine A. Nkemngong, Sophie Tongyu Wu, Xiaobao Li, Peter J. Teska, Haley F. Oliver
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Disinfectant
Biofilms
Efficacy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-018-0447-5

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