Table 4.
A summary of antimicrobial activity of deconex and sodium hypochlorite against some clinically important bacterial isolates
| Bacterial species | Sodium hypochlorite MIC (mg/mL) | Deconex MIC (mg/mL) |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 25 | 2.5 |
| Streptococcus pneumonia | 25 | 2.5 |
| Streptococcus oralis | 25 | 2.5 |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 12.5 | 2.5 |
| Bacillus pumilus | 50 | 5 |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 25 | 2.5 |
| Acinetobacter variabilis | 25 | 2.5 |
| Staphylococcus haemolyticus | 25 | 5 |
| Klebsiella pneumonia | 25 | 5 |
| Staphylococcus saprophyticus | 25 | 5 |
Abbreviation: MIC, minimum inhibitory concentration.