• Title/Summary/Keyword: Antimicrobial soap

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Comparison of Bacterial Counts on the Hand Surface Based on Various Hand Washing Methods

  • Yu, Kyoung-Hwan;Kim, Mija;Kim, Hak Kyun
    • International Journal of Oral Biology
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    • v.40 no.3
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    • pp.143-146
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    • 2015
  • The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of different methods of hand washing by counting the number of bacteria on the hand surface. Eighteen clinicians were chosen and divided into three groups, consisting of six clinicians each. Culturing of the right raw palms of all individuals was performed. Individuals in the control group washed hands for 5 seconds with antimicrobial soap. Group 1 washed their hands for 10 seconds with antimicrobial soap. Group 2 washed with an instant alcohol-based hand sanitizer. After the respective washes, re-culturing of the right raw palm was done for each member of all groups. The colony-forming units (CFU) were calculated at each time point, and the reduction rate of CFU among the three groups were statistically evaluated using student t-test. All groups showed a significant decrease in CFU, according to the time applied (P<0.01). In addition, the reduction rate of CFU between the groups were statistically evaluated with ANOVA (P<0.01). It showed statistically difference between the control group and group 1, control group and group 2. The present study confirmed that the hand washing method with antimicrobial soap for 10 seconds and hand sanitizer, including alcohol, were excellent for decreasing the number of bacteria on the hand surface.

A Study on the Elucidation of Antimicrobial Activity of Separated Fig Component and the Preparation of Fig Soap (무화과(Fig) 분리 성분의 항균성 규명 및 무화과 비누 제조에 관한 연구)

  • Ryu, Soung-Ryual
    • Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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    • v.32 no.4
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    • pp.669-684
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    • 2015
  • This study was performed to examine the possibility of Fig extracts for the natural product research. The Fig extracts method were wash, dry and extracted and prepared into two parts; fruit, leaf. The extracts were prepared using alcohol and their chemical structures were estimated by column chromatography, GC-mass spectroscopy, IR, $^1H$-nmr data-base. In order to apply the extracts to hair-care cosmetics, antimicrobial and antifungal ability of the extracts were accomplished using broth serial dilution method. and In order to customer's interest satisfy and test to Fig's industrial propriety of accompany with table luxuries change, The author suggested that to test Fig's industrial property for hand made of transparent and solid soap contained of Fig extracted materials

Influence of Acetylation on the Antimicrobial Properties of Chitosan Non-Woven Fabrics

  • Shin, Hye Kyoung;Park, Mira;Kim, Hak-Yong;Jin, Fan-Long;Choi, Heung Soap;Kim, Keziah H.;Kim, David S.;Park, Soo-Jin
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.34 no.8
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    • pp.2441-2445
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    • 2013
  • Chitosan non-woven fabrics were acetylated to improve their antimicrobial properties. The active chlorine content, antimicrobial properties, storage stability, and surface properties of acetylated chitosan non-woven fabrics were investigated. The active chlorine content of the fabrics increased upon reduction of the degree of the acetylation or increase in sodium hypochlorite concentration. Acetylated chitosan non-woven fabrics showed powerful antimicrobial activity by efficiently killing Escherichia coli and forming a growth inhibition zone for Staphylococcus aureus. Furthermore, scanning electron microscopy observations demonstrated that the acetylated chitosan non-woven fabrics were not damaged in sodium hypochlorite solution.

Comparison of Bacterial Cultivation Results before and after Hand Washing from a College Student in Gangwon Province, Korea: Using Plain and Antibacterial Soap (일 지역 대학생의 세정제를 이용한 손 씻기 후 유해 미생물의 차이: 일반세정제와 항균세정제 차이를 중심으로)

  • Joung, Hye Young;Choi, Yeonim;Hyun, Hye Jin;Kim, Joo Hyun;Yoon, Sung Ja;Lee, Gyusang
    • Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.157-163
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    • 2014
  • Purpose: This study investigated the microorganisms in the hand before and after hand washing, using plain and antibacterial soap. The purpose of this study was to provide details, for educational purposes, of hand washing methods that should be used by college students for their hand hygiene. Methods: This study was arranged using a randomized control group pretest-posttest design. Data obtained through questionnaires were collected from college students in Gangwon Province. This study involved three groups under different conditions. The first and the second group washed their hands with plain and antibacterial soap, respectively. The third group members were educated about hand washing and they then washed their hands with plain soap. In addition, we collected samples to investigate the removal rate of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, which can cause bacterial disease, by using sterile swabs from the hands in group 3. Results: The removal rates of bacteria in the first and the second group after hand washing with plain and antimicrobial soap were 62.7% and 76%, respectively. The third group, who were educated concerning proper hand washing, showed a figure of 72.8%. Conclusion: Repeated and more consistent education of college students concerning proper hand washing would be important in order to improve their knowledge, attitude, and performance with regard to hand washing.

Studies on the HACCP Model of Steak-Set Menu in Hotel (HACCP 모델 적용시 호텔 .레스토랑의 세트 메뉴 중 스테이크에 관한 연구)

  • 양신철
    • Journal of Applied Tourism Food and Beverage Management and Research
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.5-24
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    • 2001
  • This study was focused on the sanitary analysis of hazard factors and the establishment of critical control points on steak-set menu In hotel by the documents and microbiological investigation. The hazard factors of shrimp cocktail were microbial contamination, residual pesticides, unsuitable healing and cross contamination. The hazard factors of potato soap were residual pesticides, microorganisms contamination, unsuitable heating and solanine in potato. The hazard factors of simple salad were microorganisms contamination, unsuitable heating and cross contamination by inappropriate package. The hazard factors of steal were residual antimicrobial drugs, microorganisms contamination, unsuitable heating and cross contamination. The critical control points of shrimp cocktail were temperature control , number of washing and center temperature control of heating step. The critical control points of potato soup were stock temperature control , number of washing and center temperature control of Heating step. The critical control points of simple salad were number of washing and dryness of utensil. The critical control points of steak were stock temperature control , number of washing, center temperature and time control of heating step.

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Investigation of Bacterial Contamination of Liquid Soaps Used in Public Restroom (공공 화장실에서 사용하는 액체 손세정제의 세균 오염도 조사)

  • Hong, Seung Bok
    • Korean Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science
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    • v.52 no.3
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    • pp.214-220
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    • 2020
  • Handwashing with soap is an important practice to reduce the transmission of potentially pathogenic microorganisms, but liquid soaps with refillable dispensers are prone to extrinsic bacterial contamination. This study investigated the bacterial contamination of liquid soaps in 58 public restrooms in six buildings. The bacteria were identified by a biochemical test and MALDI-TOF mass spectrophotometry. The antimicrobial susceptibility was determined using the Vitek II system. Of the 58 restrooms examined, 27(46.55%) were using a refill dispenser, of which 25(92.59%) were contaminated with bacteria. The bacteria recovered from the soaps ranged from 1.6×103 to 2.7×105 CFU/mL. Serratia liquefaciens (12), Achromobacter xylosoxidans (9), S. marcescens (4), Staphylococcus pastueri (1), and Achromobacter spanius (1) were isolated. Except for one A. xylosoxidans, bacteria of the same species isolated in the same building showed a unique resistance pattern. In conclusion, handwashing with contaminated soap may play a role in the transmission of bacteria in public health settings. Therefore, it is necessary to limit the use of refillable liquid soaps in the restrooms of hospitals used by patients with reduced immunity.