Current and emergent strategies for disinfection of hospital environments

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2013

Authors

Ana C. Abreu (Author) FEUP; Rafaela R. Tavares (Author) FEUP; Anabela Borges (Author) FEUP; Filipe Mergulhão (Author) FEUP; Manuel Simões (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Vol. 68 No. 12

Pages: 2718-2732

ISSN: 0305-7453

Publisher: Oxford University Press

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Associated Projects

Bioresist - Estudo da influência do fenótipo de biofilmes na sua resiliência e resistência

Fitodesinfetantes - Desinfeção de bactérias planctónicas e biofilmes em ambientes hospitalares com produtos fitoquímicos

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-008-GNX

DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkt281

Abstract (EN): A significant number of hospital-acquired infections occurdue to inefficient disinfection of hospital surfaces, instruments and rooms. The emergence and wide spread of multiresistant forms of several microorganisms has led to a situation where few compounds are able to inhibit or kill the infectious agents. Several strategies to disinfect both clinical equipment and the environment are available, often involving the use of antimicrobial chemicals. More recently, investigations into gas plasma, antimicrobial surfaces and vapour systems have gained interest as promising alternatives to conventional disinfectants. This review provides updated information on the current and emergent disinfection strategies for clinical environments.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 15