ISSN: 0973-7510

E-ISSN: 2581-690X

C.S. VinodKumar , Suneeta Kalsurmath, K.G. Basavarajappa and Gowri Naganuur
Department of Microbiology, S. S. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre,
NH-4, Bypass Road, Davangere – 577 005, India
J Pure Appl Microbiol. 2010;4(2):667-673
© The Author(s). 2010
Received: 05/01/2010 | Accepted: 24/02/2010| Published: 31/10/2010
Abstract

Microorganisms present a range of resistances to chemical and enzymatic disinfectants and no single disinfectant is effective in all situations. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the bacteriophage as bio-disinfectant in different conditions. Phage was subjected to a standard battery of tests including the In-Use Dilution Method for Testing Disinfectants and the Germicidal Spray Products Test. Results indicate that aerosolized phage can eradicate or significantly reduce the Staphylococcus aureus load on a variety of materials found in the laboratory and hospital-related equipment. Additionally, Bacteriophage was shown to retain full activity under conditions that mimic a hospital environment, i.e., in the presence of non-ionic detergents, hard water, or organic materials. We propose phage as the first biological, narrow-spectrum disinfectant against Staphylococcus aureus, which may augment or supplement the use of broad-spectrum disinfectants.

Keywords

Bacteriophage, Bio-disinfectant, Staphylococcus aureus

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