BACKGROUND The study objective was to assess the available data on efficacy and tolerability of antiseptics and disinfectants in treating bacterial vaginosis (BV). METHODS A systematic search was conducted by consulting PubMed (1966-2010), CINAHL (1982-2010), IPA (1970-2010), and the Cochrane CENTRAL databases. Clinical trials were searched for by the generic names of all antiseptics and disi...

To simulate food contact surfaces with pits or cracks, stainless steel plates with grooves (depths between 0.2 and 5 mm) were constructed. These plates were artificially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes in clean conditions, with organic soiling, or after 14 days of biofilm formation after which inactivation of the pathogen by Suma Tab D4 (sodium dichloroisocyanurate, 240 and 300 mg/lite...

2 Due to the extreme caustic nature of sodium hydroxide solution, precautionary measures such as the wearing of rubber gloves, boots, raincoat and goggles should be observed. An acid solution such as vinegar shall be kept readily available in case any of the sodium hydroxide solution should come in contact with the body. not less than 1 pound avoirdupois of sodium hydroxide of not less than 95 ...

otic medications are selected for cleaning, drying, and anti inflammatory or anti microbial properties. Parasiticidal agents are sometimes included, however they are often unnecessary. Vehicles and dispersion agents are also important in otic topicals. Topical glucocorticoids are valuable in most cases of otitis externa even when infection is present. Glucocorticoids have antipruritic, anti-inf...