Abstract
Removal of bacteria by handwashing with ozonated water was evaluated using the ASTM E1174 standard test method. Thirty healthy volunteers were assigned randomly to three groups: ozonated water, antimicrobial soap and water, and non-antimicrobial soap and water. A 3 log10 cfu reduction was achieved by washing hands with ozonated water or antimicrobial soap and water. However, ozonated water was not significantly superior to non-antimicrobial soap and water. Ozonated water may remove bacteria from the hands to at least a similar extent as that by non-antimicrobial soap and water in the absence of visible dirt or body fluid contamination.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 211-213 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Hospital Infection |
Volume | 100 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 Oct |
Keywords
- ASTM E1174
- Glove juice method
- Handwashing
- Ozonated water
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases