Meeting global standards for hand sanitizer efficacy: formulation matters
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Introduction / objectives Critical questions have been raised in the scientific literature and by hand-hygiene thought leaders regarding the minimum alcohol concentration that assures efficacy of alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHR). The objective of this study was to determine the relative influences of alcohol concentration and product formulation on the efficacy of ABHR using internationally recognized methods.
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دوره 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011