Summary
Abstract
Recurrent skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs) due to Staphylococcus aureus are a common problem in children and adults. Many of these SSTIs are caused by a community-associated methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) strain designated USA300. Dilute bleach baths are commonly used as part of decolonization regimens for recurrent SSTI, particularly in children. However, limited data are available on the microbiological efficacy of dilute bleach on skin, and optimal concentrations are unknown
Study details
- Published in: MRSA, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- Microbes studied: MRSA, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Source
Source: MRSA, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Conditions tested
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Organisms | MRSA & Staphylococcus aureus |
| Relevant sectors | Public health |
| Publication | MRSA, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
Reading this responsibly
Published figures are obtained under controlled conditions, usually on clean surfaces or in defined matrices. Organic load, surface condition, temperature and application coverage all affect real-world performance. Use these numbers to design a protocol, then validate it on your own site with environmental swabbing.
Applying it
Concentrations in this range are within the adjustable output of every EcoloxTech commercial system, so implementing this protocol is a settings question rather than a procurement one. Where the claim needs to sit on a registered label, see HOCl-AS200, EPA Reg. No. 101112-1.