May 29th: Campylobacter: Facts and Prevention Strategies
RSPH have launched this new e learning programme today. The programme is worthwhile for anyone with a desire to learn more about Campylobacter, and is particularly useful for Environmental Health Officers.
May 28th: Using disinfectants on high frequency touch surfaces could reduce spread of infections and drug resistant bacteria in hospital settings
This new study evaluates whether daily use of a peracetic acid/hydrogen peroxide pre-impregnated wipe in place of the existing standard practice (detergent cleaning with cloth soaked in a bucket containing 1,000 ppm chlorine) led to a significant reduction in microbial contaminants on high freque
May 23rd: Good germs, bad germs: how do the public see it?
An intriguing new article describe a new research project, using a participatory methodology involving DNA sequencing, to engage the public with our microbial world (the microbiome) in relation to their perception of health and hygiene.
May 14th: Increased hygiene awareness is driving increased use of hand sanitizers
A global report shows that the hand sanitizer
May 8th: Hand Wiping is inferior to hand rubbing with alcohol solution
In a study of 20 healthy volunteers, hand wiping with or without an alcohol-based solution was found inferior to hand rubbing with an alcohol-based solution in reducing microbial contmaination on hands.
