Perspectives on hand hygiene practices in response to the current covid-19 pandemic: Possible impacts on the homeostasis of cutaneous microbiome

Ramadhani, Mahayu Firsty and Nirwati, Hera and Danarti, Retno and Susilowati, Rina (2021) Perspectives on hand hygiene practices in response to the current covid-19 pandemic: Possible impacts on the homeostasis of cutaneous microbiome. Bali Medical Journal, 10 (2). 600 – 607. ISSN 20891180

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Abstract

During the current Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic, regular handwashing and other hand hygiene practices as the primary infection prevention program are highly encouraged. Notwithstanding the noticeable benefits in combating viral infection, hand hygiene practice potentially promotes dysbiosis of the skin microbiome. This review aimed to summarize the possible impacts of hand hygiene practices using soap products and alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHR) on the homeostasis of human skin microbiota. We discuss recent findings to provide evidence of the effectiveness of hand hygiene practices in viral infection control, the role of the skin microbiome in human health and the effects of hand hygiene practice on the homeostasis of the skin microbiome. Finally, this review also suggests improving research and practice of hand hygiene in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. © 2021, Sanglah General Hospital. All rights reserved.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Cited by: 1; All Open Access, Gold Open Access
Uncontrolled Keywords: COVID-19-related hygiene; hand wash; hand sanitizer; cutaneous microbiome; dysbiosis
Subjects: R Medicine > RP Public Health and Nutrition
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing > Biomedical Sciences
Depositing User: Sri JUNANDI
Date Deposited: 26 Sep 2024 07:45
Last Modified: 26 Sep 2024 07:45
URI: https://ir.lib.ugm.ac.id/id/eprint/4619

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