Reducing Dissemination of Viruses from Computer Touchscreens through Patient Hand Hygiene and an Automated Ultraviolet-C Touchscreen Disinfection Device

BACKGROUND: Computer touchscreens in patient waiting areas are a potential source for spread of viral and bacterial pathogens in healthcare facilities. Patient hand hygiene is recommended to prevent acquisition of pathogens on hands. METHODS: We tested the efficacy of patient hand hygiene alone or i...

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Autores principales: Alhmidi, Heba, Cadnum, Jennifer, Piedrahita, Christina, John, Amrita, Donskey, Curtis
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5631033/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofx163.1026

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