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Researchers from Hvidovre Hospital, Department of Clinical Microbiology report on findings in life sciences

Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, September 30th, 2008

Scientists discuss in 'Environmental meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) disinfection using dry-mist-generated hydrogen peroxide' new findings in life sciences. "Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major problem in hospitals worldwide. Hand hygiene is recognised as crucial in limiting the spread of MRSA but less is known about the role of MRSA reservoirs in the inanimate hospital environment," researchers in Hvidovre, Denmark report.

"We evaluated the effect of hydrogen peroxide vapour diffused by Sterinis((R)) against MRSA in two experimental hospital settings and in two field trials. Dipslides were used for MRSA detection and...

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