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Trichophyton mentagrophytes Testing Standards Around the World

Global Perspectives: Trichophyton mentagrophytes Testing Standards Around the World

Antifungal /

Among the various infectious microbial pathogens, Trichophyton mentagrophytes is a challenging fungus responsible for a range of dermatological infections. This article explores the basics of Trichophyton mentagrophytes discussing its biological nature, the health challenges it presents and the global standards in place for testing the disinfectants meant to control its spread. Let us understand what […]

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The Economic Impact of Fungal Contamination in Agriculture and Industry

The Economic Impact of Fungal Contamination in Agriculture and Industry

Disinfectant, Outbreak News /

Fungal contamination refers to the unwanted presence of fungi in various places including agriculture and industry sectors. These microorganisms can grow in a wide range of environments thus becoming a significant concern. Fungi can cause diseases in crops leading to a reduction in yield and degradation in the quality of agricultural products which in turn

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Trichophyton Mentagrophytes and Pets: What Owners Need to Know

Antifungal /

Trichophyton mentagrophytes is a versatile dermatophyte fungus known for infecting the skin, hair, and nails of both humans and animals. It thrives in warm and moist environments like soil which is its natural habitat. Its transmission occurs majorly through direct contact with infected animals or indirectly via contaminated objects or surfaces which causes serious health

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EN 14476 : An Ultimate Guide for Disinfectant Manufacturers

Disinfectant /

EN 14476 is a European Standard that provides a quantitative method for evaluating the virucidal (virus-inactivation) activity of chemical disinfectants used in the medical area including those applied to non-porous surfaces, instruments, and hands. The standard outlines a test method that simulates practical conditions to determine the effectiveness of disinfectants against specific viruses. By setting

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Listeria Outbreak: Symptoms, Safety, and Prevention Tips

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A recent Listeria outbreak has raised questions about the food safety practices in the food industry. As per the CDC, in the United States, Listeriosis affects about 1,600 people every year killing 260 of them. This necessitates discrete measures of food safety and monitoring. To help manage an outbreak of Listeria, consumers should stay informed

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Understanding the EN14476 certification process for Sanitizers

Antiviral /

During the COVID-19 pandemic, our approach to self-hygiene has undergone a significant change. Post-pandemic, face masks and sanitizers have become an important aspect of our lifestyle to stay germ-free and protect ourselves from infections. At the start of the pandemic, there were very few sanitisers and disinfectants available in the market. However, with time, the

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ISO 20743 vs JIS L 1902: Antibacterial Testing Standards for Textiles

Disinfectant, Industry Update /

Key takeaways ISO 20743 and JIS L 1902 are test methods used to evaluate antibacterial activity in treated textiles. These test methods measure the reduction in bacterial  growth on treated samples in comparison with untreated samples Both standards validate antibacterial claims in textiles, non woven materials, home furnishings, apparels and hygiene fabrics. ISO 20743 describes

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