Zur Desinfektion von Strumpfgeweben und Ledersorten nach Kontamination mit Trichophyton rubrum und anderen Dermatophyten

Abstract

Zusammenfassung: Untersuchung an insgesamt 18 Desinfektionsmitteln zur Überprüfung der Frage, ob die in den offiziellen Desinfektionsmittellisten für die Wäschedesinfektion empfohlenen Konzentrationen und Anwendungszeiten auch für Strümpfe, Feingewebe und Leder, die mit Dermatophyten infiziert wurden, benutzt werden können. Diese Frage kann aufgrund der vorgelegten Ergebnisse bejaht werden. Allerdings lassen unterschiedliche Desinfektionsmittel unterschiedlich große Sicherheitszonen in den empfohlenen Konzentrationen und Anwendungszeiten erkennen. Summary: 18 disinfectants were tested against Trichophyton rubrum und other dermatophytes using a modified germ carrier method. Samples of different synthetic and mixed fabrics as well as leather samples were contaminated experimentally over a period of 2 to 3 weeks. The results showed that the recommended exposure times and concentrations as given in the official lists of chemical disinfectants for the disinfection of cotton cloth can also be used for disinfection of stocking fabrics or leather. There is, however, some variation between the different products with regard to margins of safety in the recommended exposure times or concentrations.

Tinea of glabrous skin

“… Avoiding contact with infected contact persons or animal transmitters or treatment of these. Disinfection of fomites spreading pathogens, e. g. shoes and socks in tinea pedis using an antifungally active disinfectant [33]. …”

“…Disinfection of fomites spreading pathogens, e. g. shoes and socks in tinea pedis using an antifungally active disinfectant [33].…”

“…As a consequence intensified, on‐going education of the public about the demonstrated paths of transmission and possible simple preventive measures, such as wearing bathing shoes in public baths, even in the showers, intensive drying of the feet including toe webs after each bath and avoiding walking barefoot on rugs in hotel rooms. The selection of adequate socks and their disinfection may contribute to blocking the spread of fungi to the feet [15, 33]. Fungal foot infections belong to the most frequent infectious diseases in Central Europe; targeted measures to keep them in check have only sporadically been undertaken.…”