Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the bactericidal effects of plain and antibacterial soap. The bactericidal effects of plain and antibacterial soap containing 0.3% triclocarban were examined against 10 Gram-positive and 10 Gram-negative bacterial strains after exposure at 22°C and 40°C for 20 s. Gram-negative bacteria were more susceptible to both soaps than Gram-positive bacteria. However, with one exception (Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 19433 at 40°C), there was no significant difference between the effects of medicated and non-medicated soap at either temperature. Triclocarban in soap does not lead to a meaningful reduction in bacterial levels during use.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 276-280 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Hospital Infection |
Volume | 94 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 Nov 1 |
Keywords
- Antibacterial soap
- Antiseptic active ingredient
- Bactericidal effect
- Hand soap
- Triclocarban
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases