| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9926087 | American Journal of Infection Control | 2005 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Antimicrobial handwashing agents were the most efficacious in bacterial removal, whereas waterless agents showed variable efficacy. Alcohol-based handrubs compared with other products demonstrated better efficacy after a single episode of hand hygiene than after 10 episodes. Effective hand hygiene for high levels of viral contamination with a nonenveloped virus was best achieved by physical removal with a nonantimicrobial soap or tap water alone.
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Authors
Emily E. MS, David J. MD, MPH, Maria F. MT(ASCP), Mark D. PhD, Gregory P. PhD, William A. PhD, MPH,