Staphylococcus aureus surface contamination of mobile phones and presence of genetically identical strains on the hands of nursing personnel - 01/08/17
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We investigated the genetic relatedness of Staphylococcus aureus isolates recovered from mobile phones and palms and fingers of users. Genetically identical isolates were detected from mobile phones and their user and multiple users, which is consistent with mobile phones serving as reservoirs of infection in the health care environment. These findings reinforce the need for hand hygiene prior to patient contact as the most effective intervention for preventing health care–associated infection.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key Words : Staphylococcus aureus, DNA fingerprinting, Mobile phones, Bacterial contamination, Health care–associated infection, Nursing personnel
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| Funding/support: Supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (KAKENHI grant no. 22590607). |
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| Conflicts of interest: None to report. |
Vol 45 - N° 8
P. 929-931 - août 2017 Retour au numéro
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