| Literature DB >> 28865738 |
G Moore1, S Schelenz2, A M Borman3, E M Johnson3, C S Brown4.
Abstract
Candida auris appears to be transmitted readily between patients, yet information regarding the efficacy of environmental disinfection and skin decolonization is lacking. A quantitative suspension test (EN 13624:2013) was used to evaluate the yeasticidal activity of different chemical disinfectants and antiseptics against C. auris and Candida albicans. When tested in suspension, both a chlorine-based disinfectant and iodine-based skin antiseptic were effective against C. auris, suggesting that their use could reduce environmental contamination and skin colonization, respectively, if applied appropriately. Chlorhexidine-based products may also be effective. However, in this study, activity depended on formulation, specifically the presence of isopropyl alcohol. CrownEntities:
Keywords: Candida auris; Chlorhexidine gluconate; Chlorine; Povidone-iodine; Quantitative suspension test
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Year: 2017 PMID： 28865738 DOI： 10.1016/j.jhin.2017.08.019
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Hosp Infect ISSN： 0195-6701 Impact factor: 3.926