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Matthew E Falagas1,2,3, Dimitrios S Kontogiannis1, Maria Sargianou1,4
1Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences (AIBS), 9 Neapoleos Street, Marousi, 151 23 Athens, Greece.
Biology
|September 4, 2025
Summary
Probiotic cleaning solutions show promise in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and pathogen counts compared to traditional disinfectants. Further research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety in clinical settings.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infection Control
- Environmental Hygiene
Background:
- Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) pose a significant threat to patient safety.
- Traditional cleaning methods using disinfectants and detergents have limitations.
- Novel infection control strategies are crucial for reducing pathogen transmission in healthcare environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of probiotic-based cleaning solutions in reducing pathogens and HAIs.
- To compare probiotic cleaners with conventional disinfectants and detergents.
- To assess the impact of probiotic cleaners on antimicrobial resistance genes.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search across major scientific databases (Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science).
- Inclusion of 16 studies (13 clinical, 3 experimental) assessing pathogen reduction and HAI rates.
- Analysis of studies reporting on the use of probiotic-based cleaning solutions versus traditional agents.
Main Results:
- All included studies reported numerically lower pathogen counts and fewer HAIs with probiotic cleaners.
- Staphylococcus species were frequently identified pathogens.
- Three studies showed a reduction in antimicrobial resistance genes, with one demonstrating statistical significance against traditional agents.
Conclusions:
- Probiotic-based cleaning solutions demonstrate potential as an effective alternative for infection control in healthcare settings.
- Observed reductions in pathogens and HAIs warrant further investigation.
- More research is necessary to establish the long-term effectiveness and safety of probiotic cleaning solutions.
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