Aseptic Stethoscope Barriers Prevent C difficile Transmission In Vitro
Objective: To evaluate whether Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile–contaminated stethoscope diaphragms remained aseptic by the placement of an aseptic diaphragm barrier. Methods: On November 1, 2019, fresh cultures of C difficile were diluted to 107 colony-forming units (CFU)/mL and used...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-02-01
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| Series: | Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality & Outcomes |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2542454820302022 |