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Microbial contamination of antiseptics and disinfectants.
Artigo em Inglês | IMSEAR | ID: sea-39174
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To study the bacterial contamination of antiseptics and disinfections in-use and the risk factors for contamination. MATERIAL AND

METHOD:

Bacterial contamination of antiseptics and disinfectants was done by culturing in-use solutions. Eight commonly used solutions were studied alcohol 70%, chlorhexidine 4%, and 0.5%, povidone iodine 7.5% and 10%, tincture iodine 1-2%, lysol 2% and sodium hypochlorite 0.5%.

RESULTS:

The following risk factors for contamination were found preparation by unskilled personnel, improper containers and prolonged use. Contamination with bacteria were found in 1.8% of 16,142 samples tested Highest rate of contamination was found in Lysol 2%. There was no contamination of povidone iodine 10% and tincture iodine 1-2%. Bacterial contamination of antiseptics and disinfectants was highest in provincial hospitals and was not found in university hospitals. The rates of contamination correlated with the duration of use. Most bacteria isolated were those found in the environment.

CONCLUSION:

The contamination of in-use antiseptics and disinfectants was as high as 1.8%. Risk factors for contamination were improper preparation and prolonged use.
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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático) Assunto principal: Serviço de Farmácia Hospitalar / Soluções / Tailândia / Humanos / Projetos Piloto / Antissepsia / Desinfecção / Contaminação de Medicamentos / Contaminação de Equipamentos / Inquéritos e Questionários Tipo de estudo: Estudo de etiologia / Fatores de risco País/Região como assunto: Ásia Idioma: Inglês Ano de publicação: 2005 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático) Assunto principal: Serviço de Farmácia Hospitalar / Soluções / Tailândia / Humanos / Projetos Piloto / Antissepsia / Desinfecção / Contaminação de Medicamentos / Contaminação de Equipamentos / Inquéritos e Questionários Tipo de estudo: Estudo de etiologia / Fatores de risco País/Região como assunto: Ásia Idioma: Inglês Ano de publicação: 2005 Tipo de documento: Artigo