Sci Transl Med August 2018 PMID 30068573

Increasing tolerance of hospital to handwash alcohols.

Sacha J Pidot, Wei Gao, Andrew H Buultjens, Ian R Monk, Romain Guerillot, Glen P Carter, Jean Y H Lee, Margaret M C Lam, M Lindsay Grayson, Susan A Ballard, Andrew A Mahony, Elizabeth A Grabsch, Despina Kotsanas, Tony M Korman, Geoffrey W Coombs

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368
Peak: 31 in May 2020
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What people are saying

Several discussions highlight the growing resistance of hospital pathogens to alcohol-based disinfectants, with users mentioning evidence that bacteria, such as Enterococcus faecium, have adapted over time. Phrases like 'What's the new recommendation?' and 'This may need updating,' suggest a proactive approach to reconsidering current practices. The tone across these discussions varies from cautionary to seeking solutions, showing a blend of concern and a drive for understanding.

AgreementModerate agreement

The majority of discussions indicate a shared concern about the findings, though some skepticism exists regarding the implications.

InterestHigh interest

The subject matter generates significant curiosity, evidenced by many users seeking further information and sharing related content.

EngagementModerate engagement

While many posts engage with the central issues, a few remain superficial, with less focus on in-depth analysis.

ImpactHigh impact

Users perceive the publication’s findings as highly relevant, indicating a strong belief in its potential consequences for infection control.

Abstract in brief

  • Alcohol-based disinfectants, especially hand rubs, are crucial for controlling hospital infections, but there's an increasing number of infections caused by alcohol-tolerant pathogens.
  • A study found that hospital isolates of these pathogens became 10 times more resistant to alcohol after 2010, making traditional disinfection methods less effective.
  • Genetic analyses revealed mutations in the bacteria that help them better absorb and metabolize carbohydrates, indicating that their adaptation poses new challenges for infection control in hospitals.*

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Stefano Giulieri
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Genetic pairs analysis of alcohol tolerance https://t.co/pyovIWueNR 15/

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@zonjce · X

Ne preterujte sa dezinfekcijom ruku. Nije dokazano u kojoj meri utiče na virus korone, a pomaže bakterijama da postanu rezistentne. Increasing tolerance of hospital Enterococcus faecium to handwash alcohols https://t.co/O0vDkDAu9g

Nov 28, 2021 · 1 like · 2,324 followers View post →
Clément
@clementbaillon · X

@SBogajewski @Le___Doc @NicoMartinFC @Cosmetexpert En plus de vos réponses j’ai trouvé cette vidéo qui confirme qu’une résistance est peu probable https://t.co/tsMcti3Gz6

May 10, 2020 · 1 like · 1,129 followers View post →
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to.bi.a.s
@tobias93101934 · X

@Krefelder78 Jaja nicht in erster Linie durch Desinfektionsmittel (https://t.co/o51KbdNckL ) sondern hauptsächlich durch Antibiotika.

Apr 24, 2024 · 1 like · 31 followers View post →
Stefano Giulieri
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Genetic pairs analysis of alcohol tolerance https://t.co/pyovIWueNR 15/

Jun 16, 2023 · 2 likes · 284 followers View post →
Melanie Golob
@MelanieGolob · X

@CDC_AR Is the evidence for the recommendations current? "An alcohol-based hand rub is preferred over soap and water in most clinical situations" may need updating https://t.co/am39WsueCf

Nov 16, 2022 · 158 followers View post →
psydoc
@antipin · X

@sewergun @tetya_sarra @daria_firsova я повторюсь – исходный тейк был вообще не о том, о чем – ты так и не осилил. не важно, забыли. ты сам сменил тему, ок. значит, что оно там? не конрится? не приводит? а это что? https://t.co/Lu8nAXp3R8 если что, я тебе полный текст положу даже: https://t.co/mJ6Uttm7W4

Feb 21, 2022 · 109 followers View post →
psydoc
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@sewergun @tetya_sarra @daria_firsova 15 лет в AU, например, боролись с резистентными MRSA тем, что использовали спиртовые антисептики, с переменных успехом получалось, но в процессе отрастили спиртоустойчивых энтерококков https://t.co/Lu8nAXp3R8

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SciShow
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@primalminds We've actually done a video on this! https://t.co/r7cLkZdPgH

Feb 18, 2022 · 115,754 followers View post →
Mark van de Vrede
@MarkvandeVrede · X

RT @LoopRobots: Increasing tolerance of hospital Enterococcus faecium to handwash alcohols https://t.co/QtQXk9bswB

Dec 6, 2021 · 1 share · 33 followers View post →
Loop Robots
@LoopRobots · X

Increasing tolerance of hospital Enterococcus faecium to handwash alcohols https://t.co/QtQXk9bswB

Dec 5, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 77 followers View post →
Love Tronner
@Svarcanum · X

@AgnesWold @ruter_knekt Jag trodde som du @AgnesWold. Men vad ska man då tro om https://t.co/2YqbhMGAgs? Här visas på ökad tolerans mot testad handsprit hos testade bakterier.

Nov 30, 2021 · 19 followers View post →
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@zonjce · X

Ne preterujte sa dezinfekcijom ruku. Nije dokazano u kojoj meri utiče na virus korone, a pomaže bakterijama da postanu rezistentne. Increasing tolerance of hospital Enterococcus faecium to handwash alcohols https://t.co/O0vDkDAu9g

Nov 28, 2021 · 1 like · 2,324 followers View post →
DrunkenAussie
@aussie_drunken · X

@myep00 @stillgray They use alcohol in most hand sanitizers that just kills the bacteria, if it were an antibiotic it would be a different story. https://t.co/vWlpqpsckS

Nov 10, 2021 · 1 like · 419 followers View post →
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@LGcommaI · X

@DrKassandraPari Detail: the link https://t.co/5NJvuJUO94 has expired; neither archive. is nor WaybackMachine have it; there still is https://t.co/snrDJc5FVG. (I don't know if this is exactly the same as the vanished article.)

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Joe Gingras
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@TheGreatDunbar good news! https://t.co/UfZKrvfhK0

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手指消毒剤は耐性菌を作り得るか? ※アルコールは基本的な分子過ぎて、菌やウイルスがそれに耐性を得ることは有り得ないでしょう 逆に言えば人間の細胞も簡単に殺せるのですから用法用量には注意してください Does Hand Sanitizer Create Superbugs ? https://t.co/fP9odg91vf

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@Cliffdog01 · X

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May 9, 2020 · 26 likes · 4 shares · 115,754 followers View post →
John Pocock
@JohnathanPocock · X

@3blue1brown There is a paper I have seen cited in news articles etc. a few times in this context. It suggests that vancomycin resistant E. faecium can be resistant to 23% isopropyl alcohol (5 mins) and that this tolerance increased over time (2004 vs 2010). https://t.co/yVXWzxeOjm (2018).1/6

Apr 4, 2020 · 1 like · 148 followers View post →