Author: Saba Kash

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Saba is a content specialist with a passion for writing about healthcare. In her free time, she enjoys reading, taking long walks in the park, and enjoying the outdoors. With her writing, she hopes that more individuals will be empowered to advocate for their health.

Chlorine-Based Disinfectants Ineffective Against C. difficile: Rethinking Hospital Sanitisation Strategies In a recent study, the resilient nature of Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile), a notorious superbug, against chlorine-based disinfectants, specifically highlighting chlorine ineffectiveness against C. difficile, has raised significant concerns. This bacterium, known for causing severe gastrointestinal infections, has demonstrated an alarming ability to withstand standard hospital-grade disinfectants. The Stubborn Resistance of C. difficile The resilience of C. difficile spores to disinfectants, particularly chlorine-based solutions, is a major healthcare challenge. Notoriously stubborn, these spores survive on surfaces for extended periods, posing a constant threat of infection in hospitals and care facilities. …

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