Hydrogen Peroxide as an Effective Disinfectant for Pasteurella multocida.
10.3349/ymj.2014.55.4.1152
- Author:
In Soo JUNG
1
;
Hyun Jung KIM
;
Won Yong JUNG
;
Chan Wha KIM
Author Information
1. College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, Korea. cwkim@korea.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Retracted Publication ; Brief Communication
- Keywords:
Pasteurella multocida;
human pathogen;
environmental isolate;
disinfectant;
3% hydrogen peroxide
- MeSH:
Disinfectants/*pharmacology;
Hydrogen Peroxide/*pharmacology;
Microbial Sensitivity Tests;
Pasteurella multocida/*drug effects
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal
2014;55(4):1152-1156
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Pasteurella multocida (P. multocida) infections vary widely, from local infections resulting from animal bites and scratches to general infections. As of yet, no vaccine against P. multocida has been developed, and the most effective way to prevent pathogenic transmission is to clean the host environment using disinfectants. In this study, we identified which disinfectants most effectively inhibited environmental isolates of P. multocida. Three readily available disinfectants were compared: 3% hydrogen peroxide (HP), 70% isopropyl alcohol, and synthetic phenol. In suspension tests and zone inhibition tests, 3% HP was the most promising disinfectant against P. multocida.
