Skin antisepsis is essential in every healthcare environment. Alcohol/chlorhexidine use might disrupt skin microbiota and lead to antibiotic resistance. This study investigates honey (being natural product with many beneficial therapeutic effects) as topical skin anti-septic agent and compares it with alcohol, in terms of effectiveness and safety.
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Assess efficacy of honey as a disinfectant in comparison to the standard disinfectant which is alcohol
Timeframe: 3 months