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This review aims to assess the extent and clinical significance of microbial contamination in home-use medicines and personal care products.

Microbial contamination of medicines, medical devices, cosmetics, child and personal care products: a comprehensive review of secondary contamination risks in home-use settings

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Comprehensive review examines microbial contamination risks in home-use medical and personal care products, highlighting prevention strategies.

This review aims to assess the extent and clinical significance of microbial contamination in home-use medicines and personal care products.
Comprehensive literature search conducted on PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar.
Analysis focused on five categories: medicines, medical devices, infant care equipment, cosmetics, and personal care products.
Contamination rates and common microbial contaminants identified across various product types.
Contamination rates varied from 2% to 100% across analyzed products.
Predominant contaminants include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter spp., and Staphylococcus aureus.
Biofilm formation was found in numerous products despite compliance with hygiene instructions.

ISKANDAR et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Comprehensive review examines microbial contamination risks in home-use medical and personal care products, highlighting prevention strategies.