Hymenolepis nana

The tapeworm Hymenolepis nana is a parasite that infests the intestine of humans and other animals.

The majority of Hymenolepis nana infections is asymptomatic. When symptoms occur they may include sickness, feeling of faintness, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, and stomach pain.

Transmission mainly occurs via contaminated water and food.

For a successful Inactivation of parasites, specific disinfectants effective against parasites are required.

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Sterillium® med and Sterillium® pure fulfil the requirements of EN 1500 in 15 seconds

As part of an investigation by an independent, accredited laboratory, it was demonstrated that the hand disinfectants Sterillium® med, ethanol-based, and Sterillium® pure, propanol-based, fulfil the efficacy requirements for bactericidal efficacy of hygienic hand disinfection (test standard EN 1500) with a contact time of 15 seconds.

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Hygienic hand disinfection prevents the transmission of pathogens from one patient to another. You avoid the entry of pathogens into wounds or onto medical equipment.

Hymenolepis nana(parasite)

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Sterillium® med and Sterillium® pure fulfil the requirements of EN 1500 in 15 seconds

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Hymenolepis nana
(parasite)