Drug Resistance

Study findings on drug resistance are outlined in reports from Cardiff University

Published in Drug Week, February 29th, 2008

"We developed a three-step protocol to quantify the efficacy of disinfectant wipes, their ability to remove and prevent microbial, transfer from surfaces and their overall. antimicrobial activity. Meticillin-resistant (MRSA) or -susceptible (MSSA) Staphylococcus aureus (6-7 log(10) cfu) were inoculated onto stainless steel discs with or without organic load and dried," scientists in Wales report.

"Grapefruit extract-containing test wipes and unmedicated control wipes were used. In step 1, wipes were mechanically rotated against surfaces for 10 s at 60 rpm, exerting a weight of 100 5 g. Bacteria[ removal was assessed by transferring the steel discs to neutraliser,...

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Source: Drug Week (2008-02-29)

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