A brief history of heat and chemical preservation and disinfection

Hugo, W. B.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2672.1991.tb04476.x

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“…However, the addition of oleuropein during the exponential growth phase of the organism had little or no effect on growth in NZA medium. Phenolic and/or antioxidant compounds are known to cause leakage of cell constituents such as proteins, glutamate or potassium and phosphate from bacteria (Hugo and Bloomfield 1971a, b, c ;Juven et al 1972;Hugo 1991) which may be due to disruption of cell peptidoglycan (Ruiz-Barba et al. 1990) and/or damage of the cell membrane (Panizzi et al 1960).…”

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The effect of the olive phenolic compound, oleuropein, on growth and enterotoxin B production by Staphylococcus aureus

Tranter

Tassou

Nychas

1993

Journal of Applied Bacteriology

119

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The presence of low concentrations (0.1% w/v) of oleuropein, a phenolic compound extracted from olives, delayed the growth of Staphylococcus aureus in NZ amine A and brain heart infusion media modified by the addition of growth factors and glucose (NZA+ and BHI+), as indicated by changes in conductance, whilst higher concentrations (0.4-0.6% w/v) inhibited growth completely. Intermediate concentrations of oleuropein (0.2%) prevented growth in BHI+ but allowed growth to occur in NZA+ despite an extended lag phase (30 h). Concentrations of oleuropein > 0.2% inhibited growth and production of enterotoxin B in both types of media. Lower levels (0.1%) did not affect the final viable count and production of toxin in BHI+ but decreased the number of viable organisms and reduced the toxin production in NZA+ by eightfold. An increase in the concentration of oleuropein resulted in a decrease in the amount of glucose assimilated and consequently the amount of lactate produced. In addition, oleuropein prevented the secretion of a number of exoproteins. Addition of oleuropein during the exponential phase appeared to have no effect on the growth of Staph. aureus in NZA+.

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The effect of the olive phenolic compound, oleuropein, on growth and enterotoxin B production by Staphylococcus aureus

Tranter

Tassou

Nychas

1993

Journal of Applied Bacteriology

119

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“…Later still, reports were made about the use of iodine as a wound disinfectant, of chlorine water in obstetrics and of phenol (carbolic acid) as a wound dressing and in antiseptic surgery (the high toxicity of agents applied directly to the human body is to be noted), and of the claimed sporicidal activity of mercuric chloride. These and other aspects of the early historical development of these chemical agents are well reviewed by Hugo (1977Hugo ( , 1978Hugo ( , 1991aHugo ( , b, 1999 and Block (2001 In the early part of the twentieth century, other chlorinereleasing agents (CRAs) and some quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) were introduced (see Hugo 1991aHugo , 1999Block 2001). By 1945, the biocides in common use included phenolics, organomercurials, CRAs, iodine, alcohols, formaldehyde, hydrogen peroxide, silver compounds and dyes (acridines, triphenylmethanes).…”

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Introduction of biocides into clinical practice and the impact on antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Russell

2002

Journal of Applied Microbiology

209

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“…Bernard Courtois first discovered the element iodine in 1811, and its antibacterial properties have since been used to cure or prevent infection in wounds for over 150 years; a preparation of iodide was first used in the treatment of wounds in 1839 (1). Natural products with high iodine content, such as seaweed extracts and oysters, were used in the American Civil War and during Napoleon's Egyptian campaign (2).…”

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Povidone–iodine: use in hand disinfection, skin preparation and antiseptic irrigation

Durani

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2008

International Wound Journal

171

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Iodine and its antibacterial properties have been used for the prevention or management of wound infections for over 150 years. However, the use of solutions (tincture) of iodine has been replaced by the widespread use of povidone-iodine, a water-soluble compound, which is a combination of molecular iodine and polyvinylpyrrolidone. The resultant broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity is well documented and its efficacy, particularly in relation to resistant micro-organisms such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, has been shown. In the clinical environment, there is no general agreement regarding the 'best' antiseptic and the practice varies widely. This article reviews the studies that have assessed the efficacy of povidone-iodine in hand disinfection and skin preparation and its use as an antiseptic irrigant. Although there is a distinct lack of well-designed, randomised controlled trials evaluating antiseptic efficacy, selection should be based on the next best available evidence. This evidence suggests that the use of povidone-iodine as an agent of choice is dependent on the clinical need but is also likely to be influenced by personal preference.

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A brief history of heat and chemical preservation and disinfection

Cited by 37 publications

References 50 publications

The effect of the olive phenolic compound, oleuropein, on growth and enterotoxin B production by Staphylococcus aureus

The effect of the olive phenolic compound, oleuropein, on growth and enterotoxin B production by Staphylococcus aureus

Introduction of biocides into clinical practice and the impact on antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Povidone–iodine: use in hand disinfection, skin preparation and antiseptic irrigation

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