{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Yeasticidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics against Candida auris.
{Author}: Moore G;Schelenz S;Borman AM;Johnson EM;Brown CS;
{Journal}: J Hosp Infect
{Volume}: 97
{Issue}: 4
{Year}: Dec 2017
{Factor}: 8.944
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.jhin.2017.08.019
{Abstract}: Candida auris appears to be transmitted readily between patients, yet information regarding the efficacy of environmental disinfection and skin decolonization is lacking. A quantitative suspension test (EN 13624:2013) was used to evaluate the yeasticidal activity of different chemical disinfectants and antiseptics against C. auris and Candida albicans. When tested in suspension, both a chlorine-based disinfectant and iodine-based skin antiseptic were effective against C. auris, suggesting that their use could reduce environmental contamination and skin colonization, respectively, if applied appropriately. Chlorhexidine-based products may also be effective. However, in this study, activity depended on formulation, specifically the presence of isopropyl alcohol.