Does SpectraSan 24 kill MRSA and VRE?
Yes, in fact, SpectraSan 24 kills both “Super Bugs” in just 2 minutes, whereas traditional germicidal products require at least 10 minutes of contact time to kill these dangerous pathogens. Typically, disinfectant solutions will evaporate in less than 10 minutes, which diminishes the efficacy of the product. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA or Staph) and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) are two of the most widespread antibiotic-resistant pathogens that cause hospital and community acquired infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), MRSA kills more than 19,000 people per year in the United States alone. SpectraSan 24 is effective against VRE and strains of MRSA including CA-MRSA (community-acquired MRSA) and PVL-MRSA (Panton – Valentine Leukocidin MRSA). PVL is a toxin, which destroys white blood cells, and can kill within 24 hours of reaching the lungs.
