Glycerol content within the WHO ethanol-based handrub formulation: balancing tolerability with antimicrobial efficacy
ConclusionIn a tropical climate setting, the WHO-modified EBHR formulation containing 0.5% glycerol led to better ratings of skin tolerance than the original formulation, and, therefore, may offer the best balance between skin tolerance and antimicrobial efficacy.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
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