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Evaluation of disinfectants on military NATO and DECON litters.

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the effectiveness of five disinfectants: A33, 10% bleach, 1% bleach, SPOROX, and 3% H2O2, on military NATO and DECON litters. DESIGN: Suspensions oí Acinetobacter baumannii, Staphylococcus aureus, and spore-enhanced Bacillus subtilis, with five percent albumin, were i...

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Publicado en:Clinical Laboratory Science Vol. 21; no. 2; pp. 102 - 107
Autor principal: Hensley DM
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Spring2008
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          Disinfectants Analysis
          Infection Control
          Rescue Work Equipment and Supplies
          Bacillus
          Colony Count, Microbial
          Comparative Studies
          Equipment Contamination
          Microbiological Techniques
          Military Medicine
          Staphylococcus Aureus
          Sterilization and Disinfection Methods
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      ab: OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the effectiveness of five disinfectants: A33, 10% bleach, 1% bleach, SPOROX, and 3% H2O2, on military NATO and DECON litters. DESIGN: Suspensions oí Acinetobacter baumannii, Staphylococcus aureus, and spore-enhanced Bacillus subtilis, with five percent albumin, were inoculated onto litters and dried overnight. The litters were saturated with disinfectant solutions and sampled after 10 minutes. The Log|p reduction in the number of bacteria recovered was calculated. SETTING: 59* Medical Wing, 59* Clinical Research Division, Lackland AFB TX. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: A reduction of >3 Log, in the number of bacteria recovered from the test squares compared to the control squares was considered efiective disinfection. RESULTS: On the NATO litter 10% bleach and SPOROX were effective against vegetative cells. On the DECON litter A33,10% bleach, and SPOROX were effective against vegetative cells. After the 10 minute exposure none of the disinfectants evaluated were effective against spore-enhanced B. subtilis. CONCLUSION: When contaminated with vegetative cells military NATO and DECON litters can be effectively disinfected with a 10 minute exposure to some disinfectants. Further research is needed to find an effective disinfectant for spore contamination.
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