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The secret to fighting antibiotic resistant bacteria is not hand soap! It is now alcohol based skin wipes says Kleritec, one of the largest suppliers of antimicrobial products for the athletic and fitness industry. Recently, Kleritec announced the formation of an Infection Prevention Team due to the rising concern with overuse of antibacterial hand soaps in conjunction with the concerning increase in antibiotic resistant bacteria. This team will continue working with municipalities, schools, group facilities, and mobile response teams in addition to the newly formed private healthcare division. For these outpatient settings, the CDC now recommends using alcohol based hand rubs in before and after each patient. They recommend this as the preferred method of hand hygiene as hand soaps require a longer period to become effective, and can lead to skin irritation when used repeatedly. Coupled with recent concerns with triclosan, a troubling chemical added to a large percentage of hand soaps being linked to cancer and hormonal side effects in animal and human testing, the Infection Prevention Team has made alcohol based skin wipes, preferably with an extended kill claim their number one choice for preventative care against antibiotic resistant bacteria like MRSA and CDiff. Kleritec’s Infection Prevention Team can be reached for an analysis of your exposure risks and consult with your facility on proper protocols for infection prevention at 877-827-4488.
