A new study published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology reveals that polyhexamethylene-guanidine hydrochloride (PHMGH)-based disinfectant Akwaton is not only effective in destroying Bacillus subtilis spores at low concentrations but is also non-toxic to humans. The study was conducted by researchers at Université de Saint-Boniface in Winnipeg, Canada, who tested the effectiveness of Akwaton against B. subtilis spores present on surfaces such as stainless steel and glass and suspended in water. Akwaton is already known to be effective in destroying Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli. "Bacterial spores demonstrate a remarkable resistance to physical and chemical agents as well as ordinary antiseptics. On top of this micro-organisms are becoming increasingly resistant to disinfectants as well as antibiotics. Our latest study shows Akwaton is effective at destroying these spores as well as bacteria that are known problems in healthcare environments", lead researcher Mathias Oulé said. Source: Medindia << FDA to Limit Use of Brain Stents Berlin Heart is an Effective Alternative for Children Waiti... >> Recommended Reading Birth Defects - Infections Birth defects are abnormalities, which occur before the birth of the baby and can be caused due to genetic, environmental and other unknown reasons. READ MORE Vesico-Ureteric Reflux Causing UTI in Children Bacterial infection of urinary bladder can cause pain and burning sensation while passing urine. Abnormal Vesico-ureteric reflex, due to which the urine goes back to the kidneys from the bladder is also known to cause infection. READ MORE Urinary Tract Infection Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection which can happen anywhere along the urinary tract. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia How to Reduce School Bag Weight - Simple Tips Noscaphene (Noscapine) Loram (2 mg) (Lorazepam)
A new study published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology reveals that polyhexamethylene-guanidine hydrochloride (PHMGH)-based disinfectant Akwaton is not only effective in destroying Bacillus subtilis spores at low concentrations but is also non-toxic to humans. The study was conducted by researchers at Université de Saint-Boniface in Winnipeg, Canada, who tested the effectiveness of Akwaton against B. subtilis spores present on surfaces such as stainless steel and glass and suspended in water. Akwaton is already known to be effective in destroying Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli. "Bacterial spores demonstrate a remarkable resistance to physical and chemical agents as well as ordinary antiseptics. On top of this micro-organisms are becoming increasingly resistant to disinfectants as well as antibiotics. Our latest study shows Akwaton is effective at destroying these spores as well as bacteria that are known problems in healthcare environments", lead researcher Mathias Oulé said. Source: Medindia << FDA to Limit Use of Brain Stents Berlin Heart is an Effective Alternative for Children Waiti... >> Recommended Reading Birth Defects - Infections Birth defects are abnormalities, which occur before the birth of the baby and can be caused due to genetic, environmental and other unknown reasons. READ MORE Vesico-Ureteric Reflux Causing UTI in Children Bacterial infection of urinary bladder can cause pain and burning sensation while passing urine. Abnormal Vesico-ureteric reflex, due to which the urine goes back to the kidneys from the bladder is also known to cause infection. READ MORE Urinary Tract Infection Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection which can happen anywhere along the urinary tract. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia How to Reduce School Bag Weight - Simple Tips Noscaphene (Noscapine) Loram (2 mg) (Lorazepam)
