Soap and water wins again

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Soap and water wins again

April 11, 2010

Washing your hands with soap and water instead of alcohol-based rubs is more effective for removing Clostridium difficile spores from the hands according to a study in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. The study was published April 29 online.

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