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 in vitro and hospital studies. We compared these disinfectants in ambulatory settings and found no difference in bioburden on high-touch surfaces over time.
Subject(s)
Disinfectants , Disinfection , Quaternary Ammonium Compounds , Disinfectants/pharmacology , Disinfection/methods , Humans , Quaternary Ammonium Compounds/pharmacology , Ambulatory Care Facilities , Colony Count, Microbial , Equipment Contamination/prevention & control , Touch , Ambulatory CareABSTRACT
The 2022 outbreak of monkeypox virus infection has expanded far beyond regions in which the disease was previously endemic. Monkeypox has a wide range of manifestations, some of which are unique to this outbreak. Novel clinical presentations, testing limitations, and a lack of available treatments have contributed to delays in recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of monkeypox. As health care workers and governments fight this rare viral infection, which may become a routine diagnosis, early recognition of potential signs and symptoms along with appropriate testing is essential to prevent continuing spread and potential endemicity.
