Microbial contamination of antiseptics and disinfectants.

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dc.contributor.authorDanchaivijitr, Somwangen_US
dc.contributor.authorDhiraputra, Chertsaken_US
dc.contributor.authorRongrungruang, Yongen_US
dc.contributor.authorSrihapol, Nitayaen_US
dc.contributor.authorPumsuwan, Varapornen_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-27T18:27:09Z
dc.date.available2009-05-27T18:27:09Z
dc.date.issued2005-12-21en_US
dc.descriptionChotmaihet Thangphaet.en_US
dc.description.abstractOBJECTIVE: To study the bacterial contamination of antiseptics and disinfections in-use and the risk factors for contamination. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Bacterial contamination of antiseptics and disinfectants was done by culturing in-use solutions. Eight commonly used solutions were studied: alcohol 70%, chlorhexidine 4%, and 0.5%, povidone iodine 7.5% and 10%, tincture iodine 1-2%, lysol 2% and sodium hypochlorite 0.5%. RESULTS: The following risk factors for contamination were found : preparation by unskilled personnel, improper containers and prolonged use. Contamination with bacteria were found in 1.8% of 16,142 samples tested Highest rate of contamination was found in Lysol 2%. There was no contamination of povidone iodine 10% and tincture iodine 1-2%. Bacterial contamination of antiseptics and disinfectants was highest in provincial hospitals and was not found in university hospitals. The rates of contamination correlated with the duration of use. Most bacteria isolated were those found in the environment. CONCLUSION: The contamination of in-use antiseptics and disinfectants was as high as 1.8%. Risk factors for contamination were improper preparation and prolonged use.en_US
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bankok. sisdc@mahidol.ac.then_US
dc.identifier.citationDanchaivijitr S, Dhiraputra C, Rongrungruang Y, Srihapol N, Pumsuwan V. Microbial contamination of antiseptics and disinfectants. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 2005 Dec; 88 Suppl 10(): S133-9en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/39174
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.mat.or.th/journal/all.phpen_US
dc.subject.meshAnti-Infective Agents, Local --analysisen_US
dc.subject.meshAntisepsisen_US
dc.subject.meshDisinfectants --analysisen_US
dc.subject.meshDisinfectionen_US
dc.subject.meshDrug Compoundingen_US
dc.subject.meshDrug Contamination --prevention & controlen_US
dc.subject.meshDrug Packaging --standardsen_US
dc.subject.meshEquipment Contamination --statistics & numerical dataen_US
dc.subject.meshHealth Care Surveysen_US
dc.subject.meshHumansen_US
dc.subject.meshInfection Controlen_US
dc.subject.meshPharmacy Service, Hospital --standardsen_US
dc.subject.meshPilot Projectsen_US
dc.subject.meshQuestionnairesen_US
dc.subject.meshRisk Assessmenten_US
dc.subject.meshRisk Factorsen_US
dc.subject.meshSolutions --analysisen_US
dc.subject.meshThailanden_US
dc.titleMicrobial contamination of antiseptics and disinfectants.en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
dc.typeResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'ten_US
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