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