Efficacy of a foamed disinfectant in reducing pathogen contamination in renovated inpatient in-room sinks: a randomized controlled trial

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Bobby Warren · Duke University

Amanda Graves · Duke University

Guerbine Fils-Aime · Duke University

Aaron Barrett · Duke University

Isadora Mamikunian · Duke University

Claudia K. Gunsch · Duke University

Becky Smith · Duke University

Abstract

Regular application of a foamed disinfectant reduced and delayed EIP contamination in renovated hospital sinks. Foam-based protocols may help mitigate environmental reservoirs of multidrug-resistant organisms.

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Infection Control in Healthcare Nosocomial Infections in ICU Legionella and Acanthamoeba research

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Published in: Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology

Volume 47, Issue 1, pp. 13-19

DOI: 10.1017/ice.2025.10318

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Efficacy of a foamed disinfectant in reducing pathogen contamination in renovated inpatient in-room sinks: a randomized controlled trial

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