Mobile phones as fomites for potential pathogens in hospitals: microbiome analysis reveals hidden contaminants
ConclusionThis study reinforces the need to consider infection control policies to mitigate the potential risks associated with the increased use of smartphones in clinical environments, and highlights the limitations of culture-based methods for environmental swabbing.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
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