What are the ESKAPE pathogens, and which PDI products are effective against them?

The acronym ESKAPE refers to six clinically significant pathogens known for multidrug resistance and virulence: Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species.

These organisms are considered some of the most dangerous in healthcare because they are able to “escape” the effects of commonly used antibiotics. Collectively, the ESKAPE pathogens are the leading cause of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in the healthcare environment.*

PDI’s Sani-HP1™, Sani-HyPerCide^®, Sani-Cloth Prime, Super Sani-Cloth, Sani-Cloth AF3 and Sani-Cloth Bleach Germicidal Disposable Wipes all carry claims against all six ESKAPE pathogens.

Sani-Cloth^® Plus covers five of the six, but does not have a claim against Acinetobacter baumannii.

*Mulani et al. Emerging Strategies to Combat ESKAPE Pathogens in the Era of Antimicrobial Resistance: A Review. Front Microbiol. 2019 Apr 1;10:539. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.00539. PMID: 30988669; PMCID: PMC6452778.