Abstract:A NUMBER of investigators have reported that fabrics can contain numerous residual bacteria after home laundering.4 One might expect this contamination to be appreciable in the case of diapers since the level of bacteria in human feces is 25% to 30% by dry weight.5 It is generally believed that the elimination of this contamination is beneficial in the management of diaper dermatitis.Since Koch first reported the germicidal activity of hypochlorites in 1881, chlorinereleasing compounds have been used extensive… Show more
“…Although many studies have shown transmission of pathogens through laundry, few controlled studies have been conducted to measure the health benefits derived from disinfection of laundry. An 8-week study 208 showed that washing diapers with hypochlorite reduced bacteria and that irritation scores were less among babies who wore treated diapers than those in the placebo group. In addition, Larson and Gomez-Duarte 86a showed a significant link between disease transmission through laundry and failure to use bleach.…”
Section: Disinfectants Provide An Incremental Public Health Benefitmentioning
“…Although many studies have shown transmission of pathogens through laundry, few controlled studies have been conducted to measure the health benefits derived from disinfection of laundry. An 8-week study 208 showed that washing diapers with hypochlorite reduced bacteria and that irritation scores were less among babies who wore treated diapers than those in the placebo group. In addition, Larson and Gomez-Duarte 86a showed a significant link between disease transmission through laundry and failure to use bleach.…”
Section: Disinfectants Provide An Incremental Public Health Benefitmentioning
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