SOAP AND WATER BEST AT KILLING C.DIFFICLE
September 1st, 2007
BY MONICA DOBIE WASHING hands in soap and warm water is the best method to combat clostridium difficile bacteria claims a recent Canadian study. McGill University, Montreal, researchers tested separate hand washing systems used in hospitals on hands contaminated with the dangerous bug. Participants used regular soap and warm or cold water, an alcohol-based solution, and a disinfectant towel. Washing with soap and water eliminated more than 98% of the bacteria, while washing with an alcohol-based solution eliminated almost none. The disinfectant towel ...
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