Dealing with Hidden Threats: The Antimicrobial Effect of the Embalming Process

Dealing with Hidden Threats: The Antimicrobial Effect of the Embalming Process

Individuals naturally carry bacteria and other microbes as part of their natural flora, with some being opportunistic pathogens. Approximately 30% of the population is known to carry <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in their nasal cavity, an organism that causes infections ranging from soft...

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Main Authors: Benedict Uy, Simon Swift, Francesca Casu, David Mahuika, Maurice A. Curtis, Deborah Prendergast
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
embalming
microbial contamination
antimicrobial
drug-resistant bacteria
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/11/2180

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