The invention disclosed herein relates to elastomeric articles such as medical or industrial gloves coated by antimicrobial compositions and protected by water-resistant packaging. Antimicrobial gloves are useful in methods for reducing nosocomial infection by Gram positive bacteria, Gram negative bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Packaged gloves maintain quick-kill activity against microbes, even after extended storage. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a method of packaging which protects the antimicrobial activity of a glove during storage and transportation by shielding the glove from warm and/or humid environments. Alternatively, the present invention provides a system comprising an antimicrobial glove and packaging as a means for maintaining a low level of humidity in the vicinity of the glove.
本发明涉及涂有抗菌组合物并有防
水包装保护的弹性物品,如医用或工业手套。抗菌手套可用于减少革兰氏阳性菌、革兰氏阴性菌、真菌和病毒的院内感染。包装好的手套即使在长时间储存后也能保持对微
生物的快速杀灭活性。在一个优选的实施方案中,本发明提供了一种包装方法,通过使手套免受温暖和/或
潮湿环境的影响,在储存和运输过程中保护手套的抗菌活性。或者,本发明提供了一种由抗菌手套和包装组成的系统,作为在手套附近保持低湿度的一种手段。