Bacterial Contamination of Antiseptics, Disinfectants and Hand Hygiene Products in Healthcare Facilities in High-Income Countries: A Scoping Review

Bacterial Contamination of Antiseptics, Disinfectants and Hand Hygiene Products in Healthcare Facilities in High-Income Countries: A Scoping Review

This scoping review addresses bacterial contamination of antiseptics, low-level disinfectants, and hand hygiene products in healthcare settings in high-income countries. Over 70 years, 114 articles were found: 68 outbreaks, 13 pseudo-outbreaks and 33 cross-sectional surveys. Outbreaks affected media...

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Main Authors: Palpouguini Lompo, Anne-Sophie Heroes, Esenam Agbobli, Vera Kühne, Halidou Tinto, Dissou Affolabi, Jan Jacobs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Hygiene
Subjects:
antiseptic
disinfectant
hand hygiene
intrinsic
in-use
outbreak
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-947X/3/2/12

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