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Microbiological evaluation of two hand hygiene procedures achieved by healthcare workers during routine patient care: a randomized study.

June 23, 2009

Kac G, Podglajen I, Gueneret M, et al. J Hosp Infect. 2005;60(1):32-9.

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This study compared hand rubbing with an alcohol-based solution and traditional hand washing to determine risk factors for contamination. Results demonstrated greater efficacy with hand rubbing and decreased risk for transient pathogens with the use of gloves.

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