Abstract:The spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has promoted the use of hand sanitizers among the general population as recommended by health authorities. Alcohols, which are used in many hand sanitizers, have been shown to promotes the formation of biofilms by certain bacteria and to increase bacterial resistance to disinfection. We investigated the effect of continued use of alcohol-based gel hand sanitizer on biofilm formation by the Staphylococcus epidermidis resident strain isolated from the hands of he… Show more
George Winter looks at the finer points of handwashing in healthcare and the extent to which a professional's sense of responsibility to their patients, their colleagues and to themselves may influence their behaviour
George Winter looks at the finer points of handwashing in healthcare and the extent to which a professional's sense of responsibility to their patients, their colleagues and to themselves may influence their behaviour
George Winter looks at the finer points of handwashing in healthcare, and the extent to which a professional's sense of responsibility to their patients, their colleagues and to themselves may influence their behaviour
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