Source Control of Gram-Negative Bacteria Using Self-Disinfecting Sinks in a Swedish Burn Centre
Several retrospective studies have identified hospital sinks as reservoirs of Gram-negative bacteria. The aim of this study was to prospectively investigate the bacterial transmission from sinks to patients and if self-disinfecting sinks could reduce this risk. Samples were collected weekly from sin...
Main Authors: | Maria Gideskog, Tina Falkeborn, Jenny Welander, Åsa Melhus |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-04-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/4/965 |
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