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The use of inactivators in the evaluation of disinfectants

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

I. H. MacKinnon
I. H. MacKinnon
Affiliation:
Disinfection Reference Laboratory, Central Public Health Laboratory, Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5HT
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Since the earliest days of disinfectant testing bacteriostatic effect has misled many workers in this field. This problem has long been appreciated by some and a considerable battery of neutralizers has been employed, often with great success. Other anti-bacteriostatic measures, used without control, fail to revive damaged though viable organisms.

This paper sets out to describe some of the problems that are encountered in this confused field and the means whereby they may be overcome.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 73 , Issue 2 , October 1974 , pp. 189 - 195
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1974

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