One of the best ways to prevent the spread of microorganisms is through disinfection. Contamination can occur if medical staff do not clean the surfaces, the necks of ampules, or fail to use gloves.

Batman versus Superman. The World Health Organization’s six-step hand hygiene technique versus the CDC’s three-step method. Which is superior? While the debate around the superheroes may never be ...

A six-step hand-washing process developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) is more effective than the three-step approach suggested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a study has ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Nina Shapiro is a physician writer who dispels health myths. This article is more than 5 years old. Effective handwashing ...