Gebel, JJGebelGemein, SSGemeinKampf, GGKampfPidot, S JS JPidotBuetti, Niccolò Ivo Marco-AurelioNiccolò Ivo Marco-AurelioBuettiExner, MMExner2024-10-282024-10-282019-09https://boris-portal.unibe.ch/handle/20.500.12422/184733The bactericidal activity of isopropanol was determined against Enterococcus faecium ATCC 6057, ST 796 (isopropanol-tolerant strain) and Enterococcus hirae ATCC 10541 (EN 13727). Isopropanol at 60% and 70% were effective (≥5.38 log10-reduction) in 15 s against all strains but 23% isopropanol was not (<0.99 log10-reduction in ≤15 min). Isopropanol at 70% was tested against E. faecium in the four-field test. Eight millilitres was not effective enough in 1 min (<5 log10-reduction), whilst 16 mL was effective (≥5.85 log10-reduction). Healthcare workers can be reassured that 60% and 70% isopropanol with an appropriate volume are effective against E. faecium.enBactericidal activity E. faecium Four-field test Isopropanol ST 796 Tolerance600 - Technology::610 - Medicine & healtharticle10.7892/boris.1371913071153110.1016/j.jhin.2019.01.024