The Antifungal Effect of 70% Ethyl Alcohol

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“…The reported antifungal effects of (≥ 70% v/v) ethanol (Loewenthal, 1961 ) have been verified by the results of preliminary studies (data not shown) that revealed ethanol interference with the fungal growth, and hence with the assessement of inhibition zone and ex vivo antifungal efficacy. Such interference was indicated by the complete growth inhibition of Trichophyton rubrum on agar blocks and nail fragments in contrast to 1% v/v tween 20 solution of the free drug that showed a moderate fungal growth as discussed later.…”

Epidemiologic Background of Hand Hygiene and Evaluation of the Most Important Agents for Scrubs and Rubs

“…In addition, ethanol has broad activity against most fungiincluding yeasts and dermatophytes-at different exposure times and under different test conditions (56,134,258,285,286,331).…”