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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