Isolation of pathogenic bacteria from fomites in the operating rooms of a specialist hospital in Kano, Northwestern Nigeria

BACKGROUND: Nosocomial infection constitute over 25% of infection rates in the hospital setting causing significant morbidity and mortality especially in developing countries. The aim of this study is to establish the possible presence of known bacteria pathogens on fomites in the operating theatre...

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Main Author: Emmanuel Nwankwo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Pan African Medical Journal 2012-07-01
Series:The Pan African Medical Journal
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Online Access: https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/12/90/pdf/90.pdf