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Regulation of Topical Antimicrobials: History, Status and Future Perspective

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 June 2016

Mary K. Bruch  and
Elaine Larson
Mary K. Bruch*
Affiliation:
Dexide, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas
Elaine Larson
Affiliation:
Johnr Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland
*
Dexide, Inc., P.O. Box 185789, Fort Worth, TX 76181-5789
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Abstract

Antimicrobial agents used as disinfectants and antiseptics are increasing in epidemiologic importance. The regulation of topical antiseptics has ranged from nonexistent, lax and confusing to inclusion in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over-the-counter (OTC) review of drug ingredients. This article simplifies the complex history, current status and future possibilities for the hospital use of topical antiseptic products.

Type
Original Articles
Information
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology , Volume 10 , Issue 11 , November 1989 , pp. 505 - 508
Copyright
Copyright © The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America 1989

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