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Antimicrobial Activity Tests in Disinfectants
Antimicrobial Activity Tests in Disinfectants

Bacteria normally found on human skin form the resident florea of ​​the skin. This flora consists of bacteria that adhere to the skin's texture and are firmly attached to the skin. It is not possible to completely eliminate these bacteria from the skin. Bacteria on the underside of the skin multiply to form this resident flora, even if they are immediately discarded.

In addition, harmful bacteria can also be found on the skin from time to time. Their connections with the skin are not strong and do not proliferate on the skin for a long time. This group of bacteria is also called temporary flora. Transient flora can contain any pathogenic microorganism. They often cause hospital infections. These organisms can be removed from the skin more easily than resident bacteria.

With various handwashing methods, it is possible to eliminate the temporary flora or to prevent the development of the resident flora, depending on its degree. Depending on the high risk of infection, hygienic hand washing or hygienic hand rubbing methods are used.

In addition, various antimicrobial agents are used for cleaning surfaces where there is a health risk. By using these substances, antimicrobial surfaces which will have long lasting effect are obtained. Antimicrobial surfaces are mostly used in skin and medical devices.

As with all other healthcare applications, antimicrobial activity tests with disinfectants are also important. These tests are performed among the bactericidal activity tests performed within the scope of disinfectant analysis in accredited laboratories.

For antimicrobial activity tests with disinfectants, test methods and test criteria that are accepted worldwide are complied with. In the meantime, the standards taken by domestic and foreign organizations are taken into account in the test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies. For this reason, analyzes and reports conducted in laboratories providing impartial and reliable service are valid all over the world.