Bacterial contamination of healthcare workers’ mobile phones in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Bacterial contamination of healthcare workers’ mobile phones in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Mobile phones are potential reservoirs for pathogens and sources of healthcare-associated infections. More microbes can be found on a mobile phone than on a man's lavatory seat, the sole of a shoe, or a door handle. When examining patients, frequent handling of mobile phones...

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Main Authors: Demisu Zenbaba, Biniyam Sahiledengle, Girma Beressa, Fikreab Desta, Zinash Teferu, Fikadu Nugusu, Daniel Atlaw, Zerihun Shiferaw, Bereket Gezahegn, Ayele Mamo, Tesfaye Desalegn, Wogene Negash, Getahun Negash, Mohammedaman Mama, Eshetu Nigussie, Vijay Kumar Chattu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
Subjects:
Healthcare
Mobile
Phones
Prevalence
Workers
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-023-00547-3

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