Effects of Disinfectants on Bacteria Isolated from the Hospital Environments
Hind Abdallah Salih,
Duaa Kamel Al-Moussawi,
Aseel Kamil Mohammad Al-Mosawi
Abstract:The hospital environment is a known reservoir for microbial contamination, particularly on inert surfaces, medical devices, and apparatus, posing significant health risks. This study addresses the antibacterial efficacy of four synthetic disinfectants—M.P.C. Hand Gel, M.P.C. Save Spray, Sani Wash, and Actoman Plus—against various bacterial strains isolated from Nasiriyah hospitals, including Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli, Enterobacter spp., Acinetobacter spp.) and Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococ… Show more
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