Nasal colonization and bacterial contamination of mobile phones carried by medical staff in the operating room.

Chih-Hsiang ChangSzu-Yuan ChenJang-Jih LuChee-Jen ChangYuhan ChangPang-Hsin Hsieh

Published in: PloS one (2017)

A high rate of bacterial nasal colonization and MPs contamination were found among the OR medical staff. An MP may be a reservoir for pathogen contamination in the OR.

Keyphrases

risk assessment
drinking water
health risk
healthcare
human health
long term care
heavy metals