The Effect of pH and Temperature on Phenol Coefficients of Two Common Disinfectants Using Clinical Isolates of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus
Abstract:Aims:The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of two disinfectants, Jik and Roberts, under use-conditions against some hospital isolates using their phenol coefficient. The effects of pH and temperature on the phenol coefficients were also tested. Phenol coefficient still remains a valuable means of determining the effectiveness of disinfectants, even though phenol is no longer commonly used for disinfection. Materials and Methods: Bacteria were isolated and identified using standard microbiological p… Show more
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