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A bacteriological survey of sanitary dressings, and development of an effective means for their disposal

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

C. M. Lucas  and
M. F. Mendes
C. M. Lucas
Affiliation:
Research and Development Division, Rentolcil Ltd, Felcourt, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 2JY
M. F. Mendes
Affiliation:
Research and Development Division, Rentolcil Ltd, Felcourt, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 2JY
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A microbiological survey of over 400 sanitary dressings is reported: large numbers of bacteria are present, including species indicative of faecal contamination. The need for an effective bactericide in chemical bin exchange systems is thus demonstrated. Screening trials of several candidate formulations have been undertaken: buffered sodium metabisulphite, releasing sulphur dioxide as a vapour-phase bactericide, has now been introduced as an effective bin exchange system.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 84 , Issue 1 , February 1980 , pp. 41 - 46
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1980

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