Evaluation of Antibacterial Properties of a Textile Product with Antimicrobial Finish in a Hospital Environment
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Abstract
The objective of this study is to evaluate the antibacterial activity of a textile product with an antimicrobial finish in real-life hospital conditions. Sixty antibacterial samples and nonactive controls are tested on garments worn by nurses during their working day. The number of colony forming units (CFU) is significantly lower on antibacterial textiles than on the nonactive ones. Moreover, the higher the contamination, the more this contamination was reduced, up to 50% reduction.
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OpenAlex topics: Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure · Infection Control and Ventilation · Skin Protection and Aging
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Nosoco. Tech®, EA 3090, ISPB, 8 av. Rockefeller 69008 Lyon, France
Nosoco. Tech, EA 3090, ISPB, 8 av. Rockefeller 69008 Lyon, France
Léon Bérard Multidisciplinary Center, 28 rue Laennec 69008 Lyon, France
Hospital of the Armies, Desgenettes, 108 bd. Pinel 69003 Lyon, France
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