Efficacy of common laboratory disinfectants and heat on killing trypanosomatid parasites
2008
Effectiveness of Disinfectants and Heat Against Trypanosomatid Parasites
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Xia, Jobe Momodou, Tyler Kevin M, Steverding Dietmar
Primary Institution: BioMedical Research Centre, School of Medicine, Health Policy and Practice, University of East Anglia
Hypothesis
Can common laboratory disinfectants and heat effectively kill trypanosomatid parasites?
Conclusion
Common laboratory disinfectants and heat treatment are effective in killing trypanosomatid parasites.
Supporting Evidence
- Disinfectants like TriGene, bleach, and liquid hand soap killed all tested trypanosomatid parasites within 5 minutes.
- Ethanol and water also effectively destroyed the parasites at specific concentrations.
- Heat treatment at 50°C was sufficient to kill all three parasite species.
Takeaway
This study shows that using certain soaps and disinfectants can kill tiny germs that can make you sick, and that heat can also help.
Methodology
The study tested various disinfectants and heat treatment on different trypanosomatid parasites to determine their effectiveness.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website