ATP bioluminescence assay for evaluating cleaning practices in operating theatres: applicability and limitations

ATP bioluminescence assay for evaluating cleaning practices in operating theatres: applicability and limitations

Abstract Background Environmental cleaning practice plays an important role in reducing microbial contamination in hospital surfaces and contributes to prevent Healthcare Associated Infections. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence assay is a commonly used method for assessing environmental c...

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Main Authors: Tiziana Sanna, Laura Dallolio, Alessandra Raggi, Magda Mazzetti, Giovanni Lorusso, Angela Zanni, Patrizia Farruggia, Erica Leoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Operating theatres
Surgery cleaning procedures.
Microbiological contamination.
ATP-bioluminescence assay
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3505-y

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