| Literature DB >> 25333438 |
Abhishek Deshpande1, Thriveen S C Mana, Jennifer L Cadnum, Annette C Jencson, Brett Sitzlar, Dennis Fertelli, Kelly Hurless, Sirisha Kundrapu, Venkata C K Sunkesula, Curtis J Donskey.
Abstract
OxyCide Daily Disinfectant Cleaner, a novel peracetic acid/hydrogen peroxide-based sporicidal disinfectant, was as effective as sodium hypochlorite for in vitro killing of Clostridium difficile spores, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and vancomcyin-resistant enterococci. OxyCide was minimally affected by organic load and was effective in reducing pathogen contamination in isolation rooms.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25333438 DOI: 10.1086/678416
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol ISSN: 0899-823X Impact factor: 3.254