Determination of decimal reduction time (D value) of chemical agents used in hospitals for disinfection purposes

Determination of decimal reduction time (D value) of chemical agents used in hospitals for disinfection purposes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Prior to the selection of disinfectants for low, intermediate and high (sterilizing) levels, the decimal reduction time, D-value, for the most common and persistent bacteria identified at a health care facility should be determined.&...

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Main Authors: da S Martins Alzira M, Penna Thereza, Mazzola Priscila
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-10-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Disinfectants
decimal reduction time (D-value)
<it>Escherichia coli</it>
<it>Staphylococcus aureus</it>
<it>Bacillus subtilis</it>
<it>Bacillus stearothermophilus</it>
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/3/24

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