1. Figure 13. The putative immunomodulatory/anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and bactericidal mechanisms are estimated
by determining the probable effective ratios. The maximal effective ratio (ER) of Class D (Hand and Body Wash Gels) on
gram-negative bacteria. ER was calculated as the ratio of each bacterium with maximal zone of inhibition against the
minimum zone of inhibition (set as 1) within the same category, such that ER = Zone max / Zone min. This ratio
determines the most effective treatment for each bacterium and its comparative effectiveness against rest of antiseptics
and disinfectants. For instance, the highest most effective Hand and Body Wash Gels against E. coli is ‘HiGeen Hand
and Body Wash Gel.’ The number of experimental observations is n = 3
Niveen M. Masri et al. The Immunomodulatory, Antimicrobial and Bactericidal Efficacy of Commonly Used Commercial
Household Disinfectants, Sterilizers and Antiseptics in Vitro: Laboratory Assessment of Anti-Inflammatory Infection
Control Mechanisms and Comparative Biochemical Analysis of the Microbial Growth of Gram-Negative Bacteria.
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