As we know, the hands are one of the main places of disease transmission. This is why, since the start of the influenza A epidemic, antiseptic gels have been found in all handbags and on all desks. However, their effectiveness remains to be proven according to a report on the importance of contaminated objects in the transmission of infectious diseases carried out by Charles P. Gerba, a biologist at the University of Arizona.
In his report, the American researcher denounces the ineffectiveness of this type of gel against the transmission of diseases. It also questions the effectiveness of soap in eliminating bacteria. According to him, some bodies could fall through the cracks.
A bacterium, Escherichia coli, responsible for urinary tract infections, was notably found on a surface which had been cleaned with soap and water.
