What is the real problem with using surface disinfectant wipes?
by John A. Molinari, PhD For more on this topic, go to www.dentaleconomics.com and search using the following key words: surface disinfectant wipes, decontamination, antimicrobial periods, Dr. John Molinari. It is an understatement to say that the general public has become increasingly aware, concerned, and even fearful about microbial cross-contamination and transmission of microbial infections. News services and the media frequently report results of surveys and journal publications that investigate infection control topics such as hand washing, health-care infection risks for hospitalized patients, and the dangers of antibiotic misuse. Unfortunately, when reflecting on the reports that triggered the press releases, the major problem is often improper use of procedures or products — not their registered efficacy. As a result, we are subjected to sensationalized headlines and stories, which result in anxious public responses that are neither accurate nor warranted. An example of this
