Effect of poly-hexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride (PHMB) treated non-sterile medical gloves upon the transmission of Streptococcus pyogenes, carbapenem-resistant E. coli, MRSA and Klebsiella pneumoniae from contact surfaces

BACKGROUND: Reduction of accidental contamination of the near-patient environment has potential to reduce acquisition of healthcare-associated infection(s). Although medical gloves should be removed when soiled or touching the environment, compliance is variable. The use of antimicrobial-impregnated...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ali, S., Wilson, A.P.R.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2017
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5559802/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28814284
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12879-017-2661-9

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5559802/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28814284
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12879-017-2661-9

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