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The reduction of skin flora the surgical disinfectant still yields after wearing surgical gloves for a time period of 3 hours after having treated the hands with a surgical hand disinfectant.

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The A-to-Z database provides information on each pathogen, the most common infections that it triggers, its main transmission paths and recommendations on disinfection. In the glossary, you will find explanations of infection control terms. Search now!

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Streptococcus pyogenes (incl. PRSP)

Streptococcus pyogenes is a facultative anaerobic, Gram-positive, chain-forming, coccus-shaped bacterium. It belongs to the Streptococcaceae family. Clinical symptoms include scarlatina, necrotizing fasciitis (infectious skin disease) or sepsis...

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Streptococcal infections on the rise in Japan

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is caused by toxin-producing group A streptococci. The incidence of TSS is low worldwide, although a regional cluster has been observed in Japan since the beginning of this year. What is causing the increase in infections and how can we protect ourselves? Learn more in our article.

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Streptococcal infections on the rise in Japan