Publications by authors named "Carol Ann Phillips"
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- The study evaluated the effectiveness of household bleach, a sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC)-based disinfectant, and an eco-friendly cleaning agent (EFCA) on different strains of Staphylococcus aureus.
- Both bleach and NaDCC showed significant reduction of bacteria in suspension tests, but were less effective on surfaces, with bleach effectively eliminating specific biofilms only at high concentrations.
- The eco-friendly cleaning agent did not show any antimicrobial activity, raising concerns about the practical effectiveness of the disinfectants at recommended use dilutions, especially regarding biofilm eradication.
Isolation and identification of Legionella pneumophila from material reclamation facilities.
Int J Environ Health Res
October 2010
Sampling points at a material reclamation facility (MRF) were monitored over three months for the presence of Legionella spp. A number of different Legionellae were isolated and typed to identify L. pneumophila serogroup 1, the serotype which is the most common human pathogen.
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