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The intermittent use of hexachlorophene soap—a controlled trial

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

J. A. C. Weatherall  and
H. I. Winner
J. A. C. Weatherall
Affiliation:
Department of Bacteriology, Charing Cross Hospital, W.C. 2
H. I. Winner
Affiliation:
Department of Bacteriology, Charing Cross Hospital, W.C. 2
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The number of bacteria on the hands of nurses using 2 % hexachlorophene soap intermittently was compared with the numbers of bacteria on the hands of nurses using ordinary soap. No significant differences were observed.

This study would not have been possible without the whole-hearted co-operation of the Matron, Miss M. Schurr, the Deputy Matron, Miss G. Davies and the Sisters and Nursing Staff of Fulham Hospital.

We are also indebted to Mr T. Ridgewell, Mr T. F. Fletcher and Miss Julia Fisher for technical assistance, and to Messers Bibby and Co. For their generous gift of soap.

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Research Article
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Journal of Hygiene , Volume 61 , Issue 4 , December 1963 , pp. 443 - 449
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1963

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