Did you know there are invisible threats that linger on every surface, waiting to spread illness at the slightest touch? A disinfectant becomes critical to prevent such illness. But how can you be sure that the disinfectant you’re using is truly up to the task? The answer lies in rigorous, scientifically validated tests that prove […]
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Ensuring the efficacy of disinfectants and antiseptics used in the healthcare industry is important to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria. Amongst the many standards developed for the evaluation of bactericidal activity, EN 13727 for bactericidal products has become one of the cornerstones for the efficacy assessment of chemical disinfectants in healthcare institutions. This standard
What if those insecticides that kept mosquitoes in their place just stopped working? With Aedes mosquitoes transmitting hazardous diseases like dengue and Zika more widely than ever, ensuring that the chemicals effectively do their job has become more critical than ever. This battle against tiny but deadly vectors is becoming complex. Just applying an insecticide
By early 2024, Mexico found itself squarely at the epicenter of a fast-spreading bird flu outbreak, which is worrying both for the poultry industry and for health authorities to quickly find solutions. This was an extremely contagious H5N2 pathogen that had undoubtedly swept across farms, wiping out large populations of birds and posing a threat
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The poultry sector is an essential component of the agricultural industry. Good poultry health has to be maintained for food safety and hygiene to prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases. Poultry viruses, such as Avian Influenza Virus (AIV) and Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV), are well known to cause devastating outbreaks, leading to high mortality rates
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Disinfectants against zoonotic diseases Zoonotic diseases such as avian influenza and Lyme diseases are driving the next wave of global health threats. As we continue to witness the increase in these infections, a rather simple question arises: could the key to preventing the next outbreak lie in something as ordinary as a disinfectant? The answer
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When it comes to food manufacturing, few threats like Listeria monocytogenes pose a persistent challenge. This resilient bacterium thrives in environments enduring cold temperatures and lurking in hidden corners of food processing facilities. It has the potential to not only cause serious illness but also devastate food safety standards and consumer trust. Listeria control in
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Mosquitoes are more than just an irritating presence during summer evenings—they are carriers of some of the most dangerous diseases in the world. With every buzz, the threat of malaria, dengue, or Zika lurks. In our attempts to shield ourselves from these tiny invaders, we’ve often relied on a mix of old wives’ tales and
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Dengue fever, a fast-spreading mosquito-borne viral disease, is making waves across the globe, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. With its ability to cause anything from mild flu-like symptoms to severe, life-threatening conditions like dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) and dengue shock syndrome (DSS), this tiny virus is a mighty adversary. Dengue prevention strategies are key
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Antiviral disinfectants are critical tools in safeguarding public health, particularly in high-risk environments like hospitals, schools, food processing facilities etc. The ability of these products to inactivate viruses on surfaces significantly reduces the chance of a viral outbreak but the effectiveness of these products must be rigorously tested and validated. We explore the key test
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