Evaluation of nine surface disinfectants against <i>Candida auris</i> using a quantitative disk carrier method: EPA SOP-MB-35
D. Joseph Sexton, Rory M. Welsh, Meghan L. Bentz, Kaitlin Forsberg, Brendan R. Jackson, Elizabeth L. Berkow, Anastasia P. Litvintseva
Abstract
We tested 9 disinfectants against Candida auris using the quantitative disk carrier method EPA-MB-35-00: 5 products with hydrogen peroxide or alcohol-based chemistries were effective and 4 quaternary ammonium compound-based products were not. This work supported a FIFRA Section 18 emergency exemption granted by the US Environmental Protection Agency to expand disinfectant guidance for C. auris.
Topics & Concepts
Candida aurisDisinfectantHydrogen peroxideChemistryChromatographyMicrobiologyAntifungalOrganic chemistryBiologyAntifungal resistance and susceptibilityAntimicrobial agents and applicationsBacterial biofilms and quorum sensing